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DR. KRISTER PAUL FREESE M.D.
NPI 1104053388
Orthopaedic Surgery in Honolulu, HI

Active since June 16, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1356 LUSITANA STREET, 6TH FLOOR, HONOLULU, HI 96813(808) 586-8232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2020, May 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Krister Paul Freese M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRISTER PAUL FREESE M.D. (NPI 1104053388) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Oregon (MD176505) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104053388
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTER PAUL FREESECredential: M.D.
Location Address1356 LUSITANA STREET, 6TH FLOORHonolulu, HI 96813-2421
Mailing Address1356 Lusitana Street, 6th FloorHonolulu, HI 96813-2421
Phone(808) 586-8232
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1104053388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OR · MD176505✔ Licensed in HI · MDR-5742
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XP3100X · License MD176505 (OR)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License MD176505 (OR)
1356 LUSITANA STREET, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, HMSA, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Krister Paul Freese M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Krister Freese reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Shriners Hospitals For Children
2,490 mi
Clinic/Center
750 MURPHY RD
Medford, OR 97504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295407815 (503) 396-9148
University Professional Services
2,490 mi
Pediatrics
2825 E BARNETT RD
Medford, OR 97504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 2,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225282122 (503) 494-9000
Providence Health & Services - Oregon
2,534 mi
Clinic/Center
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 304
Springfield, OR 97477
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 1,501 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336459460 (541) 744-6172
Providence Health & Services - Oregon
2,591 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
9205 SW BARNES RD
Portland, OR 97225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 753 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114015971 (503) 451-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96813 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 5

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

MR. JAKHONGIR MUKHTOROV M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1356 LUSITANA STREET, 5TH FLOOR
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 586-8213
SHIGEHIKO KARINO M.D.
Internal Medicine
1356 LUSITANA STREET, 7TH FLOOR
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 586-2910
RACHEL LEE MD
Internal Medicine
1356 LUSITANA STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (180) 055-8463
NATHANIEL CHINGBINGYONG VILLANUEVA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1356 LUSITANA STREET, 6TH FLOOR
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 586-8231
AWAPUHI LEE MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1356 LUSITANA STREET, 4TH FLOOR
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 691-1000

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 Krister Freese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krister Freese is 1104053388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2009.

Where is Krister Freese located?

Krister Freese practices at 1356 Lusitana Street 6th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. The listed phone number is (808) 586-8232.

What is Krister Freese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Krister Freese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krister Freese is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Krister Freese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Krister Freese reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Shriners Hospitals For Children (Medford, OR), University Professional Services (Medford, OR), Providence Health & Services - Oregon (Springfield, OR) and Providence Health & Services - Oregon (Portland, OR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Krister Freese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Krister Freese accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, HMSA, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Krister Freese as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krister Freese was last updated on April 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.