James W. Pearce, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
James W. Pearce is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Honolulu, HI with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 53 years in psychiatry & neurology, James W. Pearce, M.D. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Honolulu. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1973), he has been practicing for over 53 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813-3009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.2/100
Hawaii avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
426
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
389
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,139
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $894k
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1973
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
888 S King St Straub Department of Neurology, Honolulu, HI 96813-3097
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James W. Pearce
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James W. Pearce 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 James W. Pearce
Dr. Pearce 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) 522-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James W. Pearce
Practice Location
888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813-3009
Mailing Address
888 S King St Straub Department of Neurology, Honolulu, HI 96813-3097
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