FERNANDO KAWAI M.D.
NPI 1164682811
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Flushing, NY

Q: What is Fernando Kawai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Kawai is 1164682811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008.

Q: What is Fernando Kawai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Kawai was last updated on August 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.

Active since June 16, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

5645 MAIN ST, FLUSHING, NY 11355(718) 670-2413(718) 670-2456 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2024, Oct 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Fernando Kawai M.d. NPPES

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

FERNANDO KAWAI M.D. (NPI 1164682811) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (247596) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian/queens, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164682811

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameFERNANDO KAWAICredential: M.D.

Location Address5645 MAIN STFlushing, NY 11355-5045

Mailing Address40 Stoner Ave Apt 1pGreat Neck, NY 11021-2111 · (347) 828-0273 · Fax (718) 670-2456

Phone(718) 670-2413

Fax(718) 670-2456

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1164682811 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 247596

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 235926 (MA)

5645 MAIN ST, Flushing, NY 11355

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid03473337NY

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

Fernando Kawai M.d. 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 ID7113071929

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121106000007

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 6

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 hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

458 services123 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

151 services71 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

112 services66 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

80 services80 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

35 services34 patients

Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498

Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian/Queens

Acute Care Hospitals · Flushing, NY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330055

Location56-45 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355 · Queens County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.8

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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