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- 75-137 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
About Dr. Pekala
Richard A. Pekala, MD is a healthcare provider in Kailua-kona, HI specializing in general practice. Richard trained at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 671 services to 382 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. This provider record is associated with NPI 1336174341.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (808) 329-1346
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
75-137 HUALALAI RD
Kailua-kona, HI 96740
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice 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
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Rashes & allergy
Most searched conditions
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Heart & Circulation
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Men's Health
Mental health
Minor Surgery
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Physical exams
Prescriptions & Medications
Routine Blood Tests
Sleep
Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
- Depo Shot
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Dermatology
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
Exams & Clearances
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Lungs & Breathing
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
Pain management
Preventive care
Preventive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
671 services · 382 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
21 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
299 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
220 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
119 | More often than most peers in General Practice |
| Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | Office visit | 99495 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 1979 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 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 1
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pekala's specialty?
Dr. Pekala is a general practitioner in Kailua-kona, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pekala?
Dr. Pekala is listed at 75-137 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-kona, HI 96740. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pekala?
The number on file is (808) 329-1346. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pekala?
Dr. Pekala's National Provider Identifier is 1336174341. 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
What is Dr. Pekala's medical education?
Dr. Pekala attended University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pekala have?
Dr. Pekala has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pekala known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pekala provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pekala's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pekala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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