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MELISSA K. KUWAHARA MD., LLC
NPI 1619452323
Clinic/Center in Hilo, HI

Active since September 27, 2018CLIA 12D2151608 · Microscopy
75 PUUHONU PL, STE 204, HILO, HI 96720(808) 731-7409(808) 741-7410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Melissa K. Kuwahara Md., Llc NPPES

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

MELISSA K. KUWAHARA MD., LLC (NPI 1619452323) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinic/center in Hilo, Hawaii and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through July 22, 2028 and lists Melissa K Kuwahara, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619452323
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261Q00000X
Legal Business NameMELISSA K. KUWAHARA MD., LLC
Location Address75 PUUHONU PL, STE 204Hilo, HI 96720-2000
Mailing Address75 Puuhonu Pl, Ste 204Hilo, HI 96720-2000 · (808) 731-7409 · Fax (808) 741-7410
Phone(808) 731-7409
Fax(808) 741-7410
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelissa K KuwaharaPhysician · (808) 731-7409
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2018
✔ NPI 1619452323 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/CenterAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261Q00000X
Definition
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
75 PUUHONU PL, Hilo, HI 96720
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CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 12D2151608

Melissa K Kuwahara MD LLC · Hilo, HI
Active · expires Jul 22, 2028
CLIA Number12D2151608
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 23, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 22, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Melissa K. Kuwahara
Laboratory Phone(808) 731-7409
Laboratory LocationMelissa K Kuwahara MD LLC75 Puuhonu Place Suite 204, Hilo, HI 96720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

LYRIC L. SANTIAGO MD
Urology
75 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 100
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 969-1000
DR. CECILIA P. MUKAI PHD, APRN, FNP-BC
Registered Nurse
75 PUUHONU PL, SUITE 205
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 969-3814

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 Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC is 1619452323. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2018.

Where is Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC located?

Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC is located at 75 Puuhonu Pl Ste 204, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 731-7409.

What is Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

Does Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 12D2151608) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 22, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa K. Kuwahara MD., LLC was last updated on September 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.