Physician Profile
Melissa K. Kuwahara, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAt a glance
- 75 Puuhonu Place 202, Hilo, HI 96720
About Dr. Kuwahara
Melissa K. Kuwahara, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hilo, HI specializing in obstetrics/gynecology. Melissa trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. Melissa is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 585 services to 440 patients. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle. This provider record is associated with NPI 1922361203.
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) 203-6518
- Email not available
Practice Locations
75 PUUHONU PLACE 202
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
585 services · 440 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
103 | More 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 |
172 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
109 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
100 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
48 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Pelvic exam | Office visit | 99459 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
19 | As often as other 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.
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 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 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 6
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melissa K. Kuwahara?
Melissa K. Kuwahara is an obstetrics/gynecology in Hilo, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Melissa K. Kuwahara's address?
Melissa K. Kuwahara is listed at 75 Puuhonu Place 202, Hilo, HI 96720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melissa K. Kuwahara?
The number on file is (808) 203-6518. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melissa K. Kuwahara?
Melissa K. Kuwahara's National Provider Identifier is 1922361203. 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 Melissa K. Kuwahara train?
Melissa K. Kuwahara attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melissa K. Kuwahara have?
Melissa K. Kuwahara has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melissa K. Kuwahara perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa K. Kuwahara 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
Is Melissa K. Kuwahara's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa K. Kuwahara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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