Melissa Noelani Nip Kono, APRN-RX
Melissa Noelani Nip Kono is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Honolulu, HI with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across HI can see Melissa Noelani Nip Kono, APRN-RX in person in Honolulu or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 10+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.2/100 (2023).
At a glance
- 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 Endocrinology Department, Honolulu, HI 96813
How Does This Doctor Compare?
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 = better42%
Hawaii avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
138
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
350
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.98M
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
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
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.
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Melissa Noelani Nip Kono
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Noelani Nip Kono for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — 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 Melissa Noelani Nip Kono
Dr. Kono 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Noelani Nip Kono
Practice Location
888 S King St Endocrinology Department, Honolulu, HI 96813
Mailing Address
888 S King St Endocrinology Department, Honolulu, HI 96813
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