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Pathology

Chelestes Lee K. Grace, MD

Works at hospitals in Hilo, HI · Pahala, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Dr. Chelestes Lee K. Grace, MD is a pathologist at 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 974-6898. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chelestes Lee K. Grace had 537 Original Medicare patients and 1,890 services. NPI 1982866539. 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.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (808) 974‑6898
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Kau Hospital
  • Group practice: Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chelestes Lee K. Grace, 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 Chelestes Lee K. Grace accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelestes Lee K. Grace 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 Chelestes Lee K. Grace see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 537 Original Medicare patients and 1,890 services for Chelestes Lee K. Grace. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chelestes Lee K. Grace's NPI number?
1982866539. 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 Chelestes Lee K. Grace, 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 patients537
Services billed to Medicare1,890
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)700 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)378 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)181 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)80 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)79 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Arthritis31%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%

Hospitals where Chelestes Lee K. Grace works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chelestes Lee K. Grace 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.

  • Hilo Benioff Medical CenterHilo, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120005
  • Kau HospitalPahala, HI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 121301

Practice locations

Addresses where Chelestes Lee K. Grace is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chelestes Lee K. Grace as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Hilo

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

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Other clinicians in Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982866539
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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