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Ophthalmology

Hugo Higa, MD

Sees patients in Honolulu, HI · Waianae, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Hugo Higa, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 13 practice locations in Honolulu, HI and Waianae, HI and other places. NPI 1740331867. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hugo Higa, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
University Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Waianae District Comprehensive Health and Hospital Board IncorporatedGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Hugo Higa see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 13 practice locations, including Honolulu, HI and Waianae, HI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Hugo Higa's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Hugo Higa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugo Higa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Hugo Higa?
(808) 947-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Hugo Higa's NPI number?
1740331867. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hugo Higa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hugo Higa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Waianae District Comprehensive Health and Hospital Board Incorporated162 clinicians in the group
  • Hugo Higa, MD, LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Honolulu

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740331867
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians