Dean T Sato, M.D.
Dean T Sato is a Vascular Surgery specialist based in Honolulu, HI with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dean T Sato, M.D. practices as part of a group vascular surgery specialist practice in Honolulu, HI. Trained at University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
550 S Beretania St Ste 505, Honolulu, HI 96813-2496
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202323.3/100
Hawaii avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-60.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.21%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
13.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
712
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
173
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
598
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
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 Chronic Kidney 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — 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 (+26%) — 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 (+20%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$33 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 T Sato's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Taxonomy: 2086S0129X
Education & Training
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 25370, Honolulu, HI 96825-0370
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With Dean T Sato
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dean T Sato for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 T Sato
Dr. Sato 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) 440-0544.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dean T Sato
Practice Location
550 S Beretania St Ste 505, Honolulu, HI 96813-2496
Mailing Address
Po Box 25370, Honolulu, HI 96825-0370
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