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Gastroenterology

Kristi T. Lopez, MD

Works at hospitals in Honolulu, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Dr. Kristi T. Lopez, MD is a gastroenterologist at 134 Puuhonu Way, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 969-3979. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristi T. Lopez had 505 Original Medicare patients and 1,398 services. NPI 1184887846. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 134 Puuhonu Way, Hilo, HI 96720 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (808) 969‑3979
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Kuakini Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center
  • Group practice: Gastroenterology Associates Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristi T. Lopez, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristi T. Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristi T. Lopez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kristi T. Lopez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 505 Original Medicare patients and 1,398 services for Kristi T. Lopez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristi T. Lopez's NPI number?
1184887846. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kristi T. Lopez, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients505
Services billed to Medicare1,398
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)387 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)238 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)222 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)184 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)175 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Arthritis27%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Osteoporosis25%

Hospitals where Kristi T. Lopez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristi T. Lopez at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristi T. Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristi T. Lopez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastroenterology Associates Inc4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Hawaii →

Other gastroenterologists in Hilo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hilo, HI — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Hilo →

Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Associates Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184887846
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians