Dean S Nakamura, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: THORACIC SURGERY
Dean S Nakamura, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 48+ years. Trained at University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (class of 1978), he has been practicing for over 48 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1329 Lusitana St Suite 606, Honolulu, HI 96813-2431
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better19.55%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
19.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.7%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
37
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
133
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$895 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Dean S Nakamura's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Dean S Nakamura
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dean S Nakamura for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Honolulu 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 Dean S Nakamura
Dr. Nakamura is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Honolulu, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 531-8366.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1329 Lusitana St Suite 606, Honolulu, HI 96813-2431
Mailing Address
1329 Lusitana St Suite 606, Honolulu, HI 96813-2431
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