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HILO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1891759601
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Hilo, HI

Active since April 17, 2006CLIA 12D0978879 · Waiver
82 PUUHONU PLACE, STE 100, HILO, HI 96720(808) 969-9669(808) 969-9608 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Hilo Community Surgery Center NPPES

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

HILO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER (NPI 1891759601) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Hilo, Hawaii and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 4, 2026 and lists Carol Kekauoha, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891759601
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X
Legal Business NamePUNAHELE ASSOCIATES, LLC
Location Address82 PUUHONU PLACE, STE 100Hilo, HI 96720-2010
Mailing Address82 Puuhonu Place, Ste 100Hilo, HI 96720-2010 · (808) 969-9669 · Fax (808) 969-9608
Phone(808) 969-9669
Fax(808) 969-9608
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCarol KekauohaAdministrator · (808) 969-9669
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2014
✔ NPI 1891759601 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QA1903X
82 PUUHONU PLACE, Hilo, HI 96720
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHilo Community Surgery Center

Other Identifiers 3

Other0224519HI · Hmsa
Medicaid52061001HI
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedH52717HI

Accepted Insurance

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

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 of Waiver 12D0978879

Hilo Community Surgery Center · Hilo, HI
Active · expires Oct 4, 2026
CLIA Number12D0978879
Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective DateOctober 5, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 4, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKaren Nakamoto
Laboratory Phone(808) 969-9669
Laboratory LocationHilo Community Surgery Center82 Puuhonu Pl, #100, Hilo, HI 96720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This 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.
304 services195 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

RAYMOND WM LEE MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
82 PUUHONU PLACE, SUITE 208
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 935-7765
LISA KIYO HIRONAGA
Pharmacist
82 PUUHONU PLACE, 103
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 961-9267
MRS. KAREN J NAKAMOTO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
82 PUUHONU PLACE, SUITE 208
HILO, HI 96720
Hawaii County (808) 935-7765

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 Punahele Associates, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Punahele Associates, LLC is 1891759601. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hilo Community Surgery Center.

Where is Punahele Associates, LLC located?

Punahele Associates, LLC is located at 82 Puuhonu Place Ste 100, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 969-9669.

What is Punahele Associates, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Does Punahele Associates, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 12D0978879) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 4, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Punahele Associates, LLC accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Punahele Associates, LLC 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 Punahele Associates, LLC was last updated on February 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.