Richard Pekala, MD
NPI 1336174341 · General Practice Physician · Kailua Kona, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Pekala, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Kailua Kona, HI (NPI 1336174341).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336174341
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-3984 (HI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
671 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 299 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 119 | $133 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 21 | $15 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 12 | $216 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$216 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 511 | 154 |
| Losartan Potassium | 275 | 78 |
| Metformin Hcl | 175 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 171 | 49 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 158 | 45 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 154 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$211 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2010-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Pekala's NPI number?
- Richard Pekala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336174341, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Pekala's specialty?
- Richard Pekala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Pekala located?
- Richard Pekala's practice location on file with NPPES is 75-137 Hualalai Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1703.
- What is Richard Pekala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Pekala is (808) 329-1346.
- Does Richard Pekala accept Medicare?
- Richard Pekala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Pekala's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Pekala's NPI (1336174341) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.