Dr Tyler A Chihara, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Lihue, HI

Dr Tyler A Chihara, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Lihue, Hawaii. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Kauai Medical Clinic and his current practice location is 3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Suite B, Lihue, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 245-1523.

Dr Tyler A Chihara is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number PO-139) 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 1972608453.

Contact Information

Dr Tyler A Chihara, DPM
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Suite B,
Lihue, HI 96766-1098
(808) 245-1523
(808) 246-1361

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tyler A Chihara
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience27 Years
Location3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, 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 Tyler A Chihara graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972608453
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769449388
  • Enrollment ID: I20041215000783

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tyler A Chihara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972608453NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist PO-139 (Hawaii)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wilcox Memorial HospitalLihue, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kauai Medical Clinic5092628479115

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 Tyler A Chihara allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameKauai Medical Clinic
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376596643
PECOS PAC ID: 5092628479
Enrollment ID: O20031111000540

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 Tyler A Chihara 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 Tyler A Chihara, DPM
3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Suite B,
Lihue, HI 96766-1098

Ph: (808) 245-1523
Dr Tyler A Chihara, DPM
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Suite B,
Lihue, HI 96766-1098

Ph: (808) 245-1523

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Podiatrist in Lihue, HI


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