Melissa Kuwahara, M.D.
NPI 1922361203 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Hilo, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Kuwahara, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Hilo, HI (NPI 1922361203).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922361203
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
585 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 109 | $58 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 103 | $15 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 100 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $126 |
| Pelvic Exam99459 | 34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate Sodium | 137 | 40 |
| Denosumabbrand: Prolia | 108 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | — |
| Estradiol | 22 | 11 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 15 | — |
| Fluconazole | 14 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 across 10 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
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2016-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Kuwahara's NPI number?
- Melissa Kuwahara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922361203, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Kuwahara's specialty?
- Melissa Kuwahara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Melissa Kuwahara located?
- Melissa Kuwahara's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Puuhonu Place 202, Hilo, HI 96720-1032.
- What is Melissa Kuwahara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Kuwahara is (808) 203-6518.
- Does Melissa Kuwahara accept Medicare?
- Melissa Kuwahara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Kuwahara's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Kuwahara's NPI (1922361203) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.