Ian Kawamoto, O.D.
NPI 1972589273 · Optometrist · Hilo, HI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ian Kawamoto, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Hilo, HI (NPI 1972589273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972589273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 512 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,572 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 312 | $39 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 271 | $41 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 225 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $92 |
| Evaluation of Eye Adaptation to Light and Dark With Interpretation and Report92284 | 130 | $40 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 80 | $115 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 281 | 94 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 64 | 26 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 28 | 13 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 25 | 20 |
| Timolol Maleate | 24 | 11 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 17 | — |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$550 across 5 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
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2017-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ian Kawamoto's NPI number?
- Ian Kawamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972589273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ian Kawamoto's specialty?
- Ian Kawamoto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Ian Kawamoto located?
- Ian Kawamoto's practice location on file with NPPES is 34 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI 96720-5649.
- What is Ian Kawamoto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ian Kawamoto is (808) 935-8887.
- Does Ian Kawamoto accept Medicare?
- Ian Kawamoto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ian Kawamoto's NPI active?
- Yes — Ian Kawamoto's NPI (1972589273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.