Physician Profile

Somto R. Obi, MD

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About Dr. Obi

Based in Houston, TX, Somto R. Obi, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. Somto is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Somto cared for 121 Medicare patients across 229 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2019

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education Program (Additional)
Psychiatry (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenseT4667
CA licenseA183236
NPI1700348174
NPI issued04/03/2019

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Obi?

Dr. Obi is a psychiatrist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Obi's address?

Dr. Obi is listed at 7877 Willow Chase Blvd, Houston, TX 77070. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Obi?

The number on file is (832) 869-4818. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Obi's NPI number?

Dr. Obi's National Provider Identifier is 1700348174. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Obi train?

Dr. Obi attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Obi been practicing?

Dr. Obi has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Obi perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Obi provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Obi confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Obi. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.