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DR. BENJAMIN ELIAS FOORMAN MD
NPI 1659877041
Emergency Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since April 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, HILO, HI 96720(808) 263-7202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Elias Foorman Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN ELIAS FOORMAN MD (NPI 1659877041) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD-22421) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659877041
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN ELIAS FOORMANCredential: MD
Location Address1190 WAIANUENUE AVEHilo, HI 96720-2089
Mailing AddressPo Box 1266Kailua, HI 96734-1266
Phone(808) 263-7202
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1659877041 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD-22421
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, Hilo, HI 96720
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Elias Foorman Md 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 ID7315292703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220801001866
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
149 services143 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
76 services73 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
75 services74 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
57 services57 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Kamuela, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120028
Location67 1125 Mamalahoa HighwayKamuela, HI 96743 · 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KYLE NUGENT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3730
DR. JON V MARTELL MD
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 974-4700
MR. ARTHUR SAMPAGA JR. RN
Registered Nurse
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 933-0779
JOANNA ELEONORA HIGHSTEIN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3730
MRS. JOY SAKAI WILSON MD
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-3395
DR. TIFFANY MA M.D., M.P.H
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (925) 487-0372
DR. ANDREW CHANG MD
Family Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 932-4215
DR. STEVEN J GARON MD
Anesthesiology
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, ATTN ANESTHESIA DEPT
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 974-4700

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 Benjamin Foorman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Foorman is 1659877041. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Where is Benjamin Foorman located?

Benjamin Foorman practices at 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 263-7202.

What is Benjamin Foorman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Foorman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Foorman 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.

Is Benjamin Foorman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Foorman is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center and North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Foorman was last updated on July 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.