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DR. RICHARD HARRIS ELLSASSER M.D.
NPI 1497069389
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Kailua, HI

Active since August 03, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
1361 AKALANI LOOP DEPT OF, KAILUA, HI 96734(917) 714-3403(917) 590-6213 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2026, Sep 15, 2025, Aug 2, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Richard Harris Ellsasser M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD HARRIS ELLSASSER M.D. (NPI 1497069389) is an individual psychiatry provider in Kailua, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD237040) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventist Health Castle, and maintains a secondary practice location in Torrington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497069389
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD HARRIS ELLSASSERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1361 AKALANI LOOP DEPT OFKailua, HI 96734-4121
Mailing Address1361 Akalani Loop Dept OfKailua, HI 96734-4121 · (917) 714-3403 · Fax (917) 590-6213
Phone(917) 714-3403
Fax(917) 590-6213
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1497069389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in HI · MD237040✔ Licensed in CT · 1.078096✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-01886✔ Licensed in NY · 267574
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1361 AKALANI LOOP DEPT OF, Kailua, HI 96734
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1540 Litchfield StTorrington, CT 06790-6679 · Phone (972) 449-0540

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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. Richard Harris Ellsasser 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 ID3375783566
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190917002426, I20230913001347, I20241226002598, I20250304001095, I20250305001790, I20250415000166, I20250514000032, I20250905000482, I20251002002628, I20251117002660, I20251202002134
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 4

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 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.
132 services25 patients
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.
41 services22 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.
30 services26 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.
30 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventist Health Castle

Acute Care Hospitals · Kailua, HI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number120006
Location640 Ulukahiki StKailua, HI 96734 · Honolulu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96734 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
$180.05 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $45.01 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

87.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.86

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 Richard Ellsasser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ellsasser is 1497069389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2010.

Where is Richard Ellsasser located?

Richard Ellsasser practices at 1361 Akalani Loop Dept Of, Kailua, HI 96734. The listed phone number is (917) 714-3403.

What is Richard Ellsasser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Richard Ellsasser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Ellsasser 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 Richard Ellsasser accept?

Health plans from HMSA, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Richard Ellsasser 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 Richard Ellsasser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Ellsasser is affiliated with Adventist Health Castle.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ellsasser was last updated on June 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.