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BUDDY KARL FESTERLING M.D.
NPI 1396816567
Family Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since November 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 200, HILO, HI 96720(808) 969-7922(808) 934-2059 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Buddy Karl Festerling M.d. NPPES

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

BUDDY KARL FESTERLING M.D. (NPI 1396816567) is an individual family medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD - 10056) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396816567
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameBUDDY KARL FESTERLINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 200Hilo, HI 96720-2060
Mailing Address73 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 200Hilo, HI 96720-2060 · (808) 969-7922 · Fax (808) 934-2059
Phone(808) 969-7922
Fax(808) 934-2059
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1396816567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD - 10056
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
73 PUUHONU PL, Hilo, HI 96720
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF94980HI

Accepted Insurance

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

Buddy Karl Festerling 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 ID5991693020
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070410000144
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 3

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
166 services99 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
125 services125 patients
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.
119 services65 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hilo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilo, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120005
Location1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96720 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers20 claims41 services$6.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$1.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$59.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims78 services$1.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$32.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$50.48 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 9

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

DR. VANESSA HULALI EAGLIN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 200
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 969-7922
ALLAN S. MARKS,M.D.
Pediatrics
73 PUUHONU PL, 1ST FLOOR
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 961-6304
DR. KAREEM HAMED KHOZAIM M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 204
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 333-3500
CELINA GUICH
Behavior Technician
73 PUUHONU PL
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 687-0117
WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
73 PUUHONU PL, RM 204
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 333-3500
VICTORIA ANN SEEBRUCH APRN-RX FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 204
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 333-3500
SANTOS GUTIERREZ
Behavior Technician
73 PUUHONU PL
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 687-0117
DR. DONNA CHING M.D.
Specialist
73 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 200
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 969-7922

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 Buddy Festerling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buddy Festerling is 1396816567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2006.

Where is Buddy Festerling located?

Buddy Festerling practices at 73 Puuhonu Pl Suite 200, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 969-7922.

What is Buddy Festerling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Buddy Festerling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buddy Festerling is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Buddy Festerling accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Buddy Festerling 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.

Is Buddy Festerling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Buddy Festerling is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buddy Festerling was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.