Matthew Kawika Kawahara, MD
Matthew Kawika Kawahara is a Surgery specialist based in Honolulu, HI with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Matthew Kawika Kawahara, MD specializes in surgery, serving patients in Honolulu, HI in group practice. Trained at University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (class of 2018), he has been practicing for over 8 years. A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative.
Older · 2930dNPPES updated 2018-05-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Hawaii Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better71.05%
Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+66 pts)
71.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
38
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
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.
$3.5k received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Matthew Kawika Kawahara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
8 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Virtual Surgery Care With Matthew Kawika Kawahara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Kawika Kawahara for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Matthew Kawika Kawahara
NPI records show Dr. Kawahara as active with telehealth listed in Honolulu, HI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (808) 586-8234.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1356 Lusitana St Fl 6, Honolulu, HI 96813-2409
Mailing Address
1356 Lusitana St Fl 6, Honolulu, HI 96813-2409
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