Quick answers
- Does Melissa K. Kuwahara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa K. Kuwahara 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 Melissa K. Kuwahara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 216 Original Medicare patients and 610 services for Melissa K. Kuwahara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa K. Kuwahara's NPI number?
- 1922361203. 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 Melissa K. Kuwahara, 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 | 216 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 610 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)172 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)109 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)103 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 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%
- Osteoporosis54%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa K. Kuwahara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 75 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 204Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 731‑7409
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other OB-GYNs in Hilo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hilo, HI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922361203 |
| 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