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WILLIAM CHOONGHEE RHEE MD
NPI 1033117742
Anesthesiology in Kealakekua, HI

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST, KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750(808) 322-9311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About William Choonghee Rhee Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM CHOONGHEE RHEE MD (NPI 1033117742) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Kealakekua, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD12578) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033117742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM CHOONGHEE RHEECredential: MD
Location Address79-1019 HAUKAPILA STKealakekua, HI 96750-7920
Mailing AddressPo Box 1840Kailua Kona, HI 96745-1840 · (808) 325-6760 · Fax (808) 443-0159
Phone(808) 322-9311
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1033117742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · MD12578✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA07551500
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST, Kealakekua, HI 96750
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid55290203HI
OtherA24296-4HI · Hmsa

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Choonghee Rhee Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072408632
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071116000460
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
40 services37 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Riverview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Red Bank, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310034
LocationOne Riverview PlazaRed Bank, NJ 07701 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bayshore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Holmdel, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310112
Location727 N Beers StHolmdel, NJ 07733 · Monmouth County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

69.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality62.8
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%658 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%333 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MATTHEW KOLOSKY D.O
Pediatrics
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-9311
MRS. CHERYL L ROWLEY MD
Anesthesiology
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST, KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 640-7649
HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF HAWAII-TCG, INC.
Internal Medicine
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-9311
DR. PATRICK K. OKAMURA M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 547-9593
ROBERT JONATHON YORK MD
Emergency Medicine
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-9311
JOSHUA LOGAN WIEGAND PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-4470
KONA ANESTHESIA LLC
Anesthesiology
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-9311
DR. RAPHAEL HECTOR BUENCAMINO MD PHD
Pediatrics
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Hawaii County (808) 322-9311

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Rhee's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Rhee is 1033117742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is William Rhee located?

William Rhee practices at 79-1019 Haukapila St, Kealakekua, HI 96750. The listed phone number is (808) 322-9311.

What is William Rhee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is William Rhee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Rhee is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is William Rhee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Rhee is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Rhee was last updated on November 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.