Taryne Allyson Imai, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(808) 686-4600Honolulu, HI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Taryne Allyson Imai, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 21+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 8 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in HISee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Honolulu21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1341dNPPES updated 2022-09-03 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1329 Lusitana St Ste 207, Honolulu, HI 96813-2411

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

39.39%

Hawaii avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+34.3 pts)

39.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

102

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

23

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

33

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $422

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 Cancer.

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+32%)53%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)36%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-18%)31%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+10%)30%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.9k received from industry

7 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 Taryne Allyson Imai'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 · 2005

    University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 2, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 2005)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Taryne Allyson Imai

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Taryne Allyson Imai for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Taryne Allyson Imai

Dr. Imai 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. Phone: (808) 686-4600.

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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