Gretchen R Nakama, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Kailua Kona, HI

Gretchen R Nakama, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. She graduated from nursing school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. She is a member of the group practice Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 74-517 Honokohau St, Kailua Kona, Hawaii. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 334-4400.

Gretchen R Nakama is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number AMD-906) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1053701243.

Contact Information

Gretchen R Nakama, PA-C
74-517 Honokohau St,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2715
(808) 334-4400
Not Available



Provider's Profile

Full NameGretchen R Nakama
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience28 Years
Location74-517 Honokohau St, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Gretchen R Nakama graduated from nursing school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053701243
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204873318
  • Enrollment ID: I20220307000650

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gretchen R Nakama such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053701243NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 893 (Colorado)Secondary
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 893 (Colorado)Secondary
363A00000XPhysician Assistant AMD-906 (Hawaii)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaiser Foundation HospitalHonolulu, HIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc7618880667541

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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. Gretchen R Nakama 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
Gretchen R Nakama, PA-C
74-517 Honokohau St,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2715

Ph: (808) 334-4400
Gretchen R Nakama, PA-C
74-517 Honokohau St,
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2715

Ph: (808) 334-4400

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 75-5751 Kuakini Hwy Ste 101a, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75-5870 Walua Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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Alexandra Pratt, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 78-6831 Alii Dr Ste 328, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-747-8321    
Janet Ditto, PA
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-854-3566    
Excel Barayuga,
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