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DR. BRUCE K TAMURA M.D.
NPI 1164463436
Specialist in Honolulu, HI

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
347 NORTH KUAKINI ST, HPM-9, HONOLULU, HI 96817(808) 523-8461(808) 528-1897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Bruce K Tamura M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE K TAMURA M.D. (NPI 1164463436) is an individual specialist in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD12083) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164463436
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE K TAMURACredential: M.D.
Location Address347 NORTH KUAKINI ST, HPM-9Honolulu, HI 96817
Mailing Address677 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste. 1001Honolulu, HI 96813-5417 · (808) 469-4923 · Fax (808) 587-9507
Phone(808) 523-8461
Fax(808) 528-1897
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2012
✔ NPI 1164463436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD12083
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
347 NORTH KUAKINI ST, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH83346HI
Medicaid537681-02HI
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified55719HI

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. Bruce K Tamura 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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Bruce Tamura reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Queen Emma Clinics
0.9 mi
Clinic/Center
1301 PUNCHBOWL ST
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Queens Medical Center
  • 809 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528097094 (808) 547-4970
Queens University Medical Group
1.0 mi
Multi-Specialty
1301 PUNCHBOWL ST
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 859 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891441382 (808) 691-1000
Straub Clinic & Hospital
1.3 mi
Multi-Specialty
888 S KING ST
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457306508 (808) 522-4000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
168 services32 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
92 services30 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
67 services61 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
24 services24 patients
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316
Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
21 services21 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$40.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, fixed height, with any type side rails, with mattress E0250
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$44.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$807.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$10.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers36 claims36 services$21.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CLIFFORD CHUN MING WONG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
347 NORTH KUAKINI ST
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 547-9139

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 Bruce Tamura's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Tamura is 1164463436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Bruce Tamura located?

Bruce Tamura practices at 347 North Kuakini St Hpm-9, Honolulu, HI 96817. The listed phone number is (808) 523-8461.

What is Bruce Tamura's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Bruce Tamura enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Tamura is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bruce Tamura's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bruce Tamura reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Queen Emma Clinics (Honolulu, HI), Queens University Medical Group (Honolulu, HI) and Straub Clinic & Hospital (Honolulu, HI). 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 Bruce Tamura's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Tamura was last updated on April 12, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.