Physician Profile
Hugo Higa, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Higa
Hugo Higa, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Honolulu, HI. Hugo is a 1991 graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Hugo provided 1,102 services to 840 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of content of eyes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (808) 947-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD SUITE 1313
Honolulu, HI 96814
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,102 services · 840 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
343 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
237 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Honolulu 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Hugo Higa specialize in?
Hugo Higa is an eye doctor in Honolulu, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Hugo Higa located?
Hugo Higa is listed at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1313, Honolulu, HI 96814. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Hugo Higa's phone number?
The number on file is (808) 947-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Hugo Higa?
Hugo Higa's National Provider Identifier is 1740331867. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Hugo Higa train?
Hugo Higa attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Hugo Higa have?
Hugo Higa has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Hugo Higa do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Hugo Higa performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, repair of tendon of upper eyelid and repair of brow paralysis; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Hugo Higa's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Hugo Higa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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