Karla K Noel, MD
Karla K Noel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kailua Kona, HI with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in family medicine, Karla K Noel, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Kailua Kona. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 500dNPPES updated 2025-01-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Hawaii Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
78-6831 Alii Dr Ste 328, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-4408
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.17%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Hawaii1.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
292
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,997
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $420k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · 1997
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 7, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 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
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
78-6831 Alii Dr Ste 428, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-5402
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Karla K Noel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karla K Noel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kailua Kona 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 Karla K Noel
NPI records show Dr. Noel as active with telehealth listed in Kailua Kona, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 747-8321.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karla K Noel
Practice Location
78-6831 Alii Dr Ste 328, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-4408
Mailing Address
78-6831 Alii Dr Ste 428, Kailua Kona, HI 96740-5402
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