Cherie L S Raffelson, MD

Family Medicine

(808) 432-3600Kapolei, HI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cherie L S Raffelson, MD has practiced family medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 134 Family Medicine providers in HISee all Family Medicine in Kapolei25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1807dNPPES updated 2021-05-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 Kamokila Blvd, Kapolei, HI 96707-5607

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.4%

Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Hawaii

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

25

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

1,597

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,176

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $353k

Percentile rankings compared against 262 reporting peers in Hawaii.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 13, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cherie L S Raffelson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cherie L S Raffelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Kapolei required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cherie L S Raffelson

NPI records show Dr. Raffelson as active with telehealth listed in Kapolei, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 432-3600.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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