Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Kuwahara, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Hilo, HI

  • NPI 1922361203
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Puuhonu Place 202
Hilo, HI 967201032
(808) 203-6518

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2016
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
390200000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922361203. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
591
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$38,656
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 181 109 $92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 126 100 $58
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 103 103 $38
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96 46 $15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 64 47 $130
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 21 21 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$230
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 5 $107.88
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3 $78.74
Exeltis, USA Inc. 2 $43.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$230

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
293
Patients
104
Total drug cost
$138,923
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alendronate Sodium Generic 113 38 $2,059
Prolia (Denosumab) Brand 88 48 $133,869
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 37 0 $1,554
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 21 18 $552
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 19 0 $90
Losartan Potassium Generic 15 0 $798

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Kuwahara's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Kuwahara practices Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Hilo, HI.
Where does Dr. Melissa Kuwahara practice?
Dr. Melissa Kuwahara practices at 75 Puuhonu Place 202, Hilo, HI 967201032. Office phone: 8082036518.
What is Dr. Melissa Kuwahara's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Kuwahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922361203, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Kuwahara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Kuwahara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Kuwahara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS G0101). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.