Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua, M.D.
Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua is a Family Medicine specialist based in Hilo, HI with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Hilo, HI. Trained at University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
615 Ponahawai St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720-7665
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in Hawaii on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.18/100
Hawaii avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in HawaiiHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.76%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
465
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
543
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,010
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $975k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
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 2011)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Hilo 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 Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua
NPI records show Dr. Kalua as active with telehealth listed in Hilo, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 933-9187.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erin Alice Kaailau Kalua
Practice Location
615 Ponahawai St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720-7665
Mailing Address
615 Ponahawai St Ste 101, Hilo, HI 96720-7665
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