Quick answers
- Does Kathy A. Ishimoto accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy A. Ishimoto 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 Kathy A. Ishimoto see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 484 services for Kathy A. Ishimoto. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathy A. Ishimoto's NPI number?
- 1275681405. 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 Kathy A. Ishimoto, 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 patients | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 484 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)185 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)90 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function (92273)37 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%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Arthritis22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy A. Ishimoto is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 94 -849 Lumiaina St, Unit 103Waipahu, HI 96797 (808) 671‑1656
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathy A. Ishimoto as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DRS Kuwabara Ishihara Ishimoto and Arakaki Optometrists Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Waipahu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waipahu, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DRS Kuwabara Ishihara Ishimoto and Arakaki Optometrists Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275681405 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians