Heidi Kristen Hillesland
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Heidi Kristen Hillesland is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lihue, HI with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Heidi Kristen Hillesland practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Lihue, HI. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.16/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 23% of MIPS-scored doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy Ste B, Lihue, HI 96766-1098
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.16/100
Hawaii avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
131
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
616
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $996k
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%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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%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.
Graduated medical school · 2010
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
16 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
60 Lihau St, Kapaa, HI 96746-9535
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Heidi Kristen Hillesland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heidi Kristen Hillesland for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lihue 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 Heidi Kristen Hillesland
Dr. Hillesland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lihue, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 215-1540.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heidi Kristen Hillesland
Practice Location
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy Ste B, Lihue, HI 96766-1098
Mailing Address
60 Lihau St, Kapaa, HI 96746-9535
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