Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Buddy Festerling, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hilo, HI
- NPI 1396816567
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
73 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 200
Hilo, HI 967202060
(808) 969-7922
fax (808) 934-2059
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Hawaii #MD - 10056
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396816567. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
394
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$47,049
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 146 | 146 | $135 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 144 | 87 | $129 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 104 | 63 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,853
Transactions
102
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 13 | $324.25 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 26 | $298.03 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 13 | $203.05 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 13 | $202.53 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 13 | $192.95 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $116.56 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 3 | $101.43 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $91.40 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $81.72 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 3 | $65.12 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 1 | $64.44 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $62.96 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $32.27 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $16.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,249
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$176,698
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 243 | 71 | $8,100 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 216 | 31 | $6,304 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 206 | 28 | $7,953 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 199 | 48 | $4,127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 192 | 44 | $2,652 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 191 | 42 | $4,643 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 159 | 44 | $5,823 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 131 | 34 | $8,641 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 121 | 31 | $2,073 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 112 | 34 | $3,289 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Buddy Festerling's medical specialty?
Dr. Buddy Festerling practices Family Medicine Physician in Hilo, HI.
Where does Dr. Buddy Festerling practice?
Dr. Buddy Festerling practices at 73 Puuhonu Pl, Hilo, HI 967202060. Office phone: 8089697922.
What is Dr. Buddy Festerling's NPI?
Dr. Buddy Festerling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396816567, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Buddy Festerling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Buddy Festerling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Buddy Festerling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.