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LOVE NAKANDI SOZI M.D
NPI 1972769255
Hospitalist in The Woodlands, TX

Active since August 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385(936) 270-2099(713) 790-8703 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2024, Mar 3, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Love Nakandi Sozi M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LOVE NAKANDI SOZI M.D (NPI 1972769255) is an individual hospitalist provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (N4510) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972769255
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLOVE NAKANDI SOZICredential: M.D
Location Address17201 INTERSTATE 45 SThe Woodlands, TX 77385-3311
Mailing Address143 W Sundance CirThe Woodlands, TX 77382-5732 · (832) 877-3465
Phone(936) 270-2099
Fax(713) 790-8703
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1972769255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N4510
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License N4510 (TX)
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Love Sozi Kasule M.d

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Love Nakandi Sozi M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547309809
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091125000419
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Love Sozi reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northchase Family Practice Clinic
18 mi
Family Medicine
11417 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Houston, TX 77067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558856997 (713) 955-3919
Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
34 mi
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389
Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
35 mi
Otolaryngology
7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
120 services114 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
115 services113 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
65 services25 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
60 services33 patients
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 99347
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
29 services21 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
26 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77385 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality93.89
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SAJEEV SRIDHAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000
NICHELLE GINA NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2700
MR. ALBERT LEE DEDMON JR. APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2006
MONICA JEANNE ARNELL
Hospitalist
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2099
DR. KRISTOPHER MICHAEL STONE
Anesthesiology
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (972) 233-1999
DR. AHMED R KARIM M.D.
Hospitalist
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2099
DR. KEROLLOS SHAKER MD
Emergency Medicine
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000
SHAKER EMERGENCY SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
17201 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Love Sozi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Love Sozi is 1972769255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008. The provider is also known as Love Sozi Kasule M.D.

Where is Love Sozi located?

Love Sozi practices at 17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385. The listed phone number is (936) 270-2099.

What is Love Sozi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Love Sozi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Love Sozi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Love Sozi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Love Sozi reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Northchase Family Practice Clinic (Houston, TX), Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX) and Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Love Sozi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Love Sozi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Love Sozi as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Love Sozi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Love Sozi is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Love Sozi was last updated on May 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.