Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waipahu, HI

Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waipahu, Hawaii. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Drs Kuwabara Ishihara Ishimoto And Arakaki Optometrists Inc and her current practice location is 94-849 Lumiaina Street, Suite 103, Waipahu, Hawaii. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 671-1656.

Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number 161) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1275681405.

Contact Information

Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto, OD
94-849 Lumiaina Street, Suite 103,
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 671-1656
(808) 671-2020

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Kathy Ak Ishimoto
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location94-849 Lumiaina Street, Waipahu, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275681405
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668386327
  • Enrollment ID: I20031118000584

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275681405NPI-NPPES
55928OtherHIGROUP NUMBER WAIPAHU SITE
55923OtherHIGROUP NUMBER HONOLULU SIT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 161 (Hawaii)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Drs Kuwabara Ishihara Ishimoto And Arakaki Optometrists Inc85279722804

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 Kathy Ak Ishimoto allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameDrs Kuwabara Ishihara Ishimoto & Arakaki Optometrists Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780701532
PECOS PAC ID: 8527972280
Enrollment ID: O20031117000649

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 Kathy Ak Ishimoto 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 Kathy Ak Ishimoto, OD
94-849 Lumiaina Street, Suite 103,
Waipahu, HI 96797

Ph: (808) 671-1656
Dr Kathy Ak Ishimoto, OD
94-849 Lumiaina Street, Suite 103,
Waipahu, HI 96797

Ph: (808) 671-1656

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