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CAROLYN HIGUCHI
NPI 1316829880
Nurse Practitioner in Honolulu, HI

Active since July 24, 2025PECOS Enrolled
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404, HONOLULU, HI 96817(808) 777-4371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Carolyn Higuchi NPPES

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

CAROLYN HIGUCHI (NPI 1316829880) is an individual nurse practitioner in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (APRN-5341-0) and active in the NPI registry since July 2025. The provider is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316829880
Entity TypeIndividual
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLYN HIGUCHI
Location Address321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404Honolulu, HI 96817-2360
Mailing Address136 Hanohano PlHonolulu, HI 96825-3514
Phone(808) 777-4371
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1316829880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · APRN-5341-0
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.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)

Carolyn Higuchi is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1153818737
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251016002719
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Carolyn Higuchi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 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

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 96817 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
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 4

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

SUZANNA KIKI LIEU APRN
Nurse Practitioner
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 686-4244
KAREN JEAN ROWAN DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 542-2150
MATTHEW EBIA MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 772-4743
JILL SHIMABUKU
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
321 N KUAKINI ST STE 404
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 258-4274

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 Carolyn Higuchi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolyn Higuchi is 1316829880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2025.

Where is Carolyn Higuchi located?

Carolyn Higuchi practices at 321 N Kuakini St Ste 404, Honolulu, HI 96817. The listed phone number is (808) 777-4371.

What is Carolyn Higuchi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Carolyn Higuchi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolyn Higuchi is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carolyn Higuchi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carolyn Higuchi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Queen Emma Clinics (Honolulu, HI) and Queens University Medical Group (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 Carolyn Higuchi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carolyn Higuchi accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Carolyn Higuchi 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 Carolyn Higuchi was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.