GRETCHEN R. NAKAMA PA-C
NPI 1053701243
Physician Assistant in Kailua Kona, HI

Q: What is Gretchen Nakama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Nakama is 1053701243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2015. The provider is also known as Grae Nakama PA.

Q: What is Gretchen Nakama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Nakama was last updated on July 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.

Active since January 27, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74-517 HONOKOHAU ST, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740(808) 334-4400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2022, Feb 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Gretchen R. Nakama Pa-c NPPES

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

GRETCHEN R. NAKAMA PA-C (NPI 1053701243) is an individual physician assistant in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (AMD-906) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053701243

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN R. NAKAMACredential: PA-C

Location Address74-517 HONOKOHAU STKailua Kona, HI 96740-2715

Mailing Address74-517 Honokohau StKailua Kona, HI 96740-2715 · (808) 334-4400

Phone(808) 334-4400

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2022

✔ NPI 1053701243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · AMD-906✔ Licensed in CO · 893

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 893 (CO)

74-517 HONOKOHAU ST, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Grae Nakama Pa

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Kaiser Permanente.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gretchen R. Nakama Pa-c 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 ID6204873318

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220307000650

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Kaiser Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Honolulu, HI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number120011

Location3288 Moanalua RdHonolulu, HI 96819 · Honolulu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96740 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$92.50 typical visit price

range $60.53 – $180.05

Typical copayment $23.12 (range $15.13 – $45.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.92 typical visit price

range $20.09 – $147.56

Typical copayment $18.73 (range $5.02 – $36.89)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

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