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GERALD H WATANABE M.D.
NPI 1770660581
Internal Medicine in Honolulu, HI

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE 802, HONOLULU, HI 96817(808) 529-8801(808) 529-8803 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2015, Dec 10, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Gerald H Watanabe M.d. NPPES

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

GERALD H WATANABE M.D. (NPI 1770660581) is an individual internal medicine provider in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD7651) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770660581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameGERALD H WATANABECredential: M.D.
Location Address321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE 802Honolulu, HI 96817-2362
Mailing Address321 N Kuakini St, Suite 802Honolulu, HI 96817-2362 · (808) 529-8801 · Fax (808) 529-8803
Phone(808) 529-8801
Fax(808) 529-8803
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 20152 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1770660581 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 · MD7651
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.
321 N KUAKINI ST, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid048553-01HI
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedH0000BDZDRHI
Medicare UPINF57780HI

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

Gerald H Watanabe 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 ID7719089572
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070226000045
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 5

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 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.
180 services74 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
47 services33 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
45 services45 patients
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.
40 services40 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

The Queens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Honolulu, HI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120001
Location1301 Punchbowl StHonolulu, HI 96813 · Honolulu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Kuakini Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Honolulu, HI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number120007
Location347 North Kuakini StreetHonolulu, HI 96817 · Honolulu County
Emergency services

Pali Momi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Aiea, HI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number120026
Location98-1079 Moanalua RoadAiea, HI 96701 · Honolulu County
Emergency services
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number123300
Location1319 Punahou StreetHonolulu, HI 96826 · Honolulu County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96817 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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
96%68 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%65 patients
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
31%103 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
95%140 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
74%34 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%2,342 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
36%525 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%114 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%282 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
57%245 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
60%362 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
94%282 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
71%282 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
45%282 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$60.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$27.12 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 20

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

EMILY DIEP, M.D., LLC
Internal Medicine
321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE NUMBER 715
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 523-6461
ELIOT NOBUO TOMOMITSU M.D.
Pediatrics
321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE #201
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 523-8611
BARON K. F. CHING M.D.
Internal Medicine
321 N KUAKINI ST, 708
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 536-7791
DR. STUART SUGIHARA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
321 N KUAKINI ST, STE 502
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 531-9753
CHAELYN CULLEN
Nurse Practitioner
321 N KUAKINI ST
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 772-4743
DIANE M. SAKAI MD
Internal Medicine
321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE 514
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 533-4274
JOSEPH K KOO MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
321 N KUAKINI ST
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 523-6461
DR. OSAMU FUKUYAMA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
321 N KUAKINI ST, SUITE 504
HONOLULU, HI 96817
Honolulu County (808) 538-1125

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 Gerald Watanabe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Watanabe is 1770660581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Gerald Watanabe located?

Gerald Watanabe practices at 321 N Kuakini St Suite 802, Honolulu, HI 96817. The listed phone number is (808) 529-8801.

What is Gerald Watanabe's specialty?

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

Is Gerald Watanabe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald Watanabe 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 Gerald Watanabe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Watanabe is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center, Adventist Health Castle, Kuakini Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Watanabe was last updated on December 31, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.