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Emergency Medicine

Russell R. Means, MD

Works at hospitals in Waimea, HI · Kapaa, HI · Lihue, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Dr. Russell R. Means, MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 4484 Pahee St, Lihue, HI 96766. Phone: (808) 245-1532. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell R. Means had 127 Original Medicare patients and 209 services. NPI 1720436702. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell R. Means, 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 Russell R. Means accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell R. Means 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 Russell R. Means see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 209 services for Russell R. Means. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell R. Means's NPI number?
1720436702. 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 Russell R. Means, 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 patients127
Services billed to Medicare209
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)67 services
  2. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)48 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)27 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 cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Diabetes23%

Hospitals where Russell R. Means works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell R. Means 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 Russell R. Means is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell R. Means as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kauai Medical Clinic147 clinicians in the group
  • Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated Inc120 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Lihue

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

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Other clinicians in Kauai Medical Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720436702
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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