Dr Scott K Kuwada, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Honolulu, HI

Dr Scott K Kuwada, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice The Queens Medical Center and his current practice location is 550 South Beretania Street, Suite 510, Honolulu, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 691-8955.

Dr Scott K Kuwada is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number 10847) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407946015.

Contact Information

Dr Scott K Kuwada, MD
550 South Beretania Street, Suite 510,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2496
(808) 691-8955
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott K Kuwada
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location550 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Scott K Kuwada graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407946015
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678533478
  • Enrollment ID: I20090317000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott K Kuwada such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407946015NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 10847 (Hawaii)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Queens Medical Center3476454067187

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Scott K Kuwada allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Queens Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487693586
PECOS PAC ID: 3476454067
Enrollment ID: O20040116000366
Entity NameMaui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013379460
PECOS PAC ID: 9830476159
Enrollment ID: O20170725002612

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Scott K Kuwada is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Scott K Kuwada, MD
550 South Beretania Street, Suite 510,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2496

Ph: (808) 691-8955
Dr Scott K Kuwada, MD
550 South Beretania Street, Suite 510,
Honolulu, HI 96813-2496

Ph: (808) 691-8955

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