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DR. CHARLES MINORU OKAMURA M.D.
NPI 1427254192
Internal Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since June 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
670 PONAHAWAI ST STE 208, HILO, HI 96720(808) 935-2112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Charles Minoru Okamura M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES MINORU OKAMURA M.D. (NPI 1427254192) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (21499) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hilo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427254192
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES MINORU OKAMURACredential: M.D.
Location Address670 PONAHAWAI ST STE 208Hilo, HI 96720-7830
Mailing Address670 Ponahawai St Ste 208Hilo, HI 96720-7830 · (808) 935-2112
Phone(808) 935-2112
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1427254192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · 21499
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
670 PONAHAWAI ST STE 208, Hilo, HI 96720
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11180 Waianuenue AveHilo, HI 96720-2020 · Phone (808) 961-1500

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Dr. Charles Minoru Okamura 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 ID8426147067
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210831001305
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

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.

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.
11 services11 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$12.27 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$906.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$61.18 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.

HANAI MEDICAL INC
Internal Medicine
670 PONAHAWAI ST STE 208
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 935-2112

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 Charles Okamura's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Okamura is 1427254192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2007.

Where is Charles Okamura located?

Charles Okamura practices at 670 Ponahawai St Ste 208, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 935-2112.

What is Charles Okamura's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Charles Okamura enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Okamura 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 Charles Okamura accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Charles Okamura 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 Charles Okamura affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Okamura is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Okamura was last updated on August 12, 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.