Leon Matsuo, MD
Leon Matsuo is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Captain Cook, HI with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Leon Matsuo, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Captain Cook, HI in group practice. He graduated from University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 94dNPPES updated 2026-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Hawaii Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy Ste 14, Captain Cook, HI 96704-8204
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 = better2.54%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in HawaiiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
176
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
259
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,523
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $312k
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 (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 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 Leon Matsuo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
Po Box 312, Captain Cook, HI 96704-0312
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Leon Matsuo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leon Matsuo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Captain Cook 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 Leon Matsuo
Dr. Matsuo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Captain Cook, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 825-6557.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leon Matsuo
Practice Location
82-6066 Mamalahoa Hwy Ste 14, Captain Cook, HI 96704-8204
Mailing Address
Po Box 312, Captain Cook, HI 96704-0312
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