Physician Profile
Karen J. Nakamoto, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nakamoto
Karen J. Nakamoto, MD is a healthcare provider in Hilo, HI specializing in obstetrics/gynecology. Karen trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. Karen is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 689 Medicare patients across 755 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory. This provider record is associated with NPI 1770645988.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (808) 935-7765
- Email not available
Practice Locations
82 PUUHONU PLACE SUITE 208
Hilo, HI 96720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
755 services · 689 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
346 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
198 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
167 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
22 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Hilo 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 5
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nakamoto specialize in?
Dr. Nakamoto is an obstetrics/gynecology in Hilo, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nakamoto located?
Dr. Nakamoto is listed at 82 Puuhonu Place Suite 208, Hilo, HI 96720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nakamoto's phone number?
The number on file is (808) 935-7765. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nakamoto's NPI number?
Dr. Nakamoto's National Provider Identifier is 1770645988. 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 Dr. Nakamoto go to medical school?
Dr. Nakamoto attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nakamoto been practicing?
Dr. Nakamoto has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Nakamoto do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nakamoto provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nakamoto confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nakamoto. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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