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HOSPICE OF HILO
NPI 1891051850
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Hilo, HI

Active since April 04, 2012
590 KAPIOLANI ST, HILO, HI 96720(808) 969-1733(808) 961-7397 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, May 18, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Hospice Of Hilo NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF HILO (NPI 1891051850), doing business as Kupu Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Hilo, Hawaii and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. The organization lists Brenda Sue Ho, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891051850
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF HILO
Location Address590 KAPIOLANI STHilo, HI 96720
Mailing Address1011 Waianuenue AveHilo, HI 96720-2019 · (808) 969-1733 · Fax (808) 961-7397
Phone(808) 969-1733
Fax(808) 961-7397
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrenda Sue HoCeo · (808) 969-1733
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1891051850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
590 KAPIOLANI ST, Hilo, HI 96720
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKupu Care

Other Identifiers 2

Other0 006411-3HI · Hawaii Medical Services Assoc.
Medicaid055703-01HI

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hospice Of Hilo is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospice Of Hilo, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Grace Louchheim, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1851034409
615 PONAHAWAI ST STE 101
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-9187
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Gayle Crosley, APRN-RX
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316030976
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0468
✔ PECOS2.1 mi
Cheryl Pavel, APRN FNP BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831722107
16-590 OLD VOLCANO RD STE A
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 430-9790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.7 mi
Ciro Dufrayer, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1609388172
15-1729 23RD AVE
Keaau, HI 96778
(929) 233-4275
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Kekukunau'iokalamawaenaok Tringali, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1114435658
4590 HANA HIGHWAY
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-8294
✔ PECOS94 mi
Melanie Payanal, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1164782371
95-390 KUAHELANI AVE
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-3230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare225 mi
Larae Barnes, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871834010
2435 N CASTRO AVE
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-8030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,855 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Hospice Of Hilo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Hilo is 1891051850. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2012. The provider is doing business as Kupu Care.

Where is Hospice Of Hilo located?

Hospice Of Hilo is located at 590 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 969-1733.

What is Hospice Of Hilo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Hospice Of Hilo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospice Of Hilo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospice Of Hilo?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospice Of Hilo. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (3), Clinical Social Worker (2) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hospice Of Hilo accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Hospice Of Hilo 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 Hospice Of Hilo was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.