HILO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1891759601
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Hilo, HI
NPI Status: Active since April 17, 2006
Contact Information
82 PUUHONU PLACE
STE 100
HILO, HI
ZIP 96720
Phone: (808) 969-9669
Fax: (808) 969-9608
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 12D0978879
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 10-04-2026
About HILO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Hilo Community Surgery Center, a provider established in Hilo, Hawaii operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891759601 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Hilo Community Surgery Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Carol Kekauoha R.n. (Administrator)
- NPI
- 1891759601
- Provider Legal Name
- PUNAHELE ASSOCIATES, LLC
- Other Organization Name
- HILO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 82 PUUHONU PLACE STE 100 HILO, HI 96720
- Location Phone
- (808) 969-9669
- Location Fax
- (808) 969-9608
- Mailing Address
- 82 PUUHONU PLACE STE 100 HILO, HI 96720
- Mailing Phone
- (808) 969-9669
- Mailing Fax
- (808) 969-9608
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-17-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-13-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- HMSA Bronze PPO I - PPO
- HMSA Bronze PPO II HSA - PPO
- HMSA Catastrophic Plan - PPO
- HMSA Gold PPO I - PPO
- HMSA Gold PPO II - PPO
- HMSA Platinum PPO - PPO
- HMSA Silver PPO - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0224519 | OTHER (01) | HI | HMSA |
| 52061001 | MEDICAID (05) | HI | |
| H52717 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | HI |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Biopsy of lining of uterus and/or removal of polyp using an endoscope
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tool (endoscope) to examine and possibly remove a small tissue sample from the inner layer of your uterus. It may also involve removing a growth. It helps to identify any issues and plan the right treatment.
This service was performed 13 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
This service was performed 49 times for 42 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 287 times for 199 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 12D0978879
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- October 05, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- October 04, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- KAREN NAKAMOTO
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Hilo Community Surgery Center to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1891759601, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891759601, enumerated as an "organization" on April 17, 2006.
The provider is located at 82 PUUHONU PLACE STE 100 HILO, HI 96720 and the phone number is (808) 969-9669.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMSA, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
