Quick answers
- Does Valerie S. Kitamori accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Valerie S. Kitamori may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie S. Kitamori see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 427 Original Medicare patients and 1,056 services for Valerie S. Kitamori. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie S. Kitamori's NPI number?
- 1548512874. 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 Valerie S. Kitamori, 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 | 427 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)388 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)234 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)119 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)118 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)70 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure49%
- Arthritis30%
- Diabetes16%
- Ischemic heart disease13%
- Chronic kidney disease11%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie S. Kitamori is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 73 -5600 Maiau StKailua Kona, HI 96740 (808) 331‑8081
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie S. Kitamori as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wally Kojima Od LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kailua Kona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kailua Kona, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wally Kojima Od LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548512874 |
| 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