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DR. JAMES CHRISTIAN PITTS M.D.
NPI 1427343466
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Honolulu, HI

Active since June 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
711 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 1490, HONOLULU, HI 96813(808) 452-9815 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2024, Oct 18, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Christian Pitts M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CHRISTIAN PITTS M.D. (NPI 1427343466) is an individual glaucoma specialist in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD18812) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427343466
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0009X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CHRISTIAN PITTSCredential: M.D.
Location Address711 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 1490Honolulu, HI 96813-5237
Mailing AddressPo Box 29690Honolulu, HI 96820-2090 · (808) 452-9815
Phone(808) 452-9815
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1427343466 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Glaucoma SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0009X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD18812
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License ME124229 (FL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
711 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 1490, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Christian Pitts 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 ID3173830569
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161021001302
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 James Pitts reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Jcp Medical LLC
Same address
Ophthalmology
711 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 1490
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
NPI 1407541303 (808) 452-9815
Hugo Higa, MD, LLC
7.8 mi
Ophthalmology
98-1079 MOANALUA RD STE 660
Aiea, HI 96701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154473270 (808) 677-7727

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 9

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
302 services190 patients
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.
290 services173 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
200 services169 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
167 services145 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
128 services100 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
128 services109 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96813 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
$74.92 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $18.73 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

92.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.89
Improvement Activities40
Cost76.49

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JCP MEDICAL LLC
Ophthalmology
711 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 1490
HONOLULU, HI 96813
Honolulu County (808) 452-9815

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 James Pitts's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Pitts is 1427343466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2011.

Where is James Pitts located?

James Pitts practices at 711 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1490, Honolulu, HI 96813. The listed phone number is (808) 452-9815.

What is James Pitts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0009X.

Is James Pitts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Pitts 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Pitts's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Pitts reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Jcp Medical LLC (Honolulu, HI) and Hugo Higa, MD, LLC (Aiea, 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 James Pitts's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Pitts accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list James Pitts 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 James Pitts was last updated on April 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.