Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Hilo, HI

Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Hilo, Hawaii. He went to University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ecare Hawaii Llc and his current practice location is 82 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 207, Hilo, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 935-5522.

Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number 3967) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912958661.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma, MD
82 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 207,
Hilo, HI 96720-2010
(808) 935-5522
(808) 961-5058



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location82 Puuhonu Pl, Hilo, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma attended and graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912958661
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426083205
  • Enrollment ID: I20050929001037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912958661NPI-NPPES
0051896OtherHIHMSA PROVIDER NUMBER
045682-01MedicaidHI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 3967 (Hawaii)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bayada Home Health CareHilo, HIHome health agency
Hospice Of HiloHilo, HIHospice
Hilo Medical CenterHilo, HIHospital
Hilo Medical CenterHilo, HINursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ecare Hawaii Llc06486930516

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHilo Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962584060
PECOS PAC ID: 1254422900
Enrollment ID: O20070809000268

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Entity NameCraig Y. Shikuma, M.d., Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097534
PECOS PAC ID: 0042398315
Enrollment ID: O20080428000240

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Entity NameEcare Hawaii Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326660507
PECOS PAC ID: 0648693051
Enrollment ID: O20200701002707

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma, MD
82 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 207,
Hilo, HI 96720-2010

Ph: (808) 935-5522
Dr Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma, MD
82 Puuhonu Pl, Suite 207,
Hilo, HI 96720-2010

Ph: (808) 935-5522

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Hilo, HI

Dr. Jon V Martell, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-974-4700    
Dr. Douglas Hiroshi Yamashita, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1276 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-935-7181    Fax: 808-935-6332
Dr. Thomas C Chen, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1097 Apono Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-959-6549    Fax: 808-959-6549
Mrs. Joy Sakai Wilson, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-932-3395    
Dr. Tiffany Ma, M.D., M.P.H
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 925-487-0372    
Dr. Anthony Lim, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1285 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-933-0625    Fax: 808-974-6864
Dr. Pradeepta Chowdhury, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 670 Ponahawai St, Ste116, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-961-3404    Fax: 808-961-5460

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