RHYS ISHIHARA MD
NPI 1962026385
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Honolulu, HI
About Rhys Ishihara Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RHYS ISHIHARA MD (NPI 1962026385) is an individual glaucoma specialist in Honolulu, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD24634) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Rhys Ishihara 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Rhys Ishihara reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Honolulu, HI 96816
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
- 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96816 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Rhys Ishihara's NPI number?
The NPI number for Rhys Ishihara is 1962026385. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2020.
Where is Rhys Ishihara located?
Rhys Ishihara practices at 1029 Kapahulu Ave Ste 502, Honolulu, HI 96816. The listed phone number is (808) 782-1861.
What is Rhys Ishihara's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0009X.
Is Rhys Ishihara enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Rhys Ishihara 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Rhys Ishihara's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rhys Ishihara reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Aloha Vision Consultants Inc (Honolulu, HI), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each 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 Rhys Ishihara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Rhys Ishihara accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HMSA and 1 other insurer list Rhys Ishihara 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 Rhys Ishihara was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Rhys Ishihara, MD · NPI 1962026385
Glaucoma Specialist physician in Honolulu, Hawaii. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 1, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1962026385 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 1, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0009X
- **State license:** MD24634 (Hawaii)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1029 KAPAHULU AVE STE 502, Honolulu, HI 96816-1332
- **Phone:** (808) 782-1861
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Aloha Vision Consultants Inc (NPI 1124282355, Honolulu, HI); Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1104867175, Houston, TX); Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1881026664, Houston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Creighton University School Of Medicine, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 2, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1962026385) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.