Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima, MD

Internal Medicine

Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Aiea, HI with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across HI can see Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima, MD in person in Aiea or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
  • Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Hawaii
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 175 Internal Medicine providers in HISee all Internal Medicine in Aiea19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4994dNPPES updated 2012-09-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Hawaii Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

98-1079 Moanalua Rd Ste 500, Aiea, HI 96701-4713

CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

0.54%

Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Hawaii

0.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.2%

Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Hawaii

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

277

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

316

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,859

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $655k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Osteoporosis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+17%)35%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-23%)26%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

58 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Aiea 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 Malissa Hyun Kyung Iida-Takashima

NPI records show Dr. Iida-Takashima as active with telehealth listed in Aiea, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 488-0990.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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