2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1194921619 M.D.
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DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in HONOLULU, Hawaii. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
346
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$111.29
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HONOLULU, Hawaii with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 346 claims across 44 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $111.29 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. filed 346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HONOLULU, Hawaii. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2007

NPI 1194921619

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

346 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Hawaii

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Hawaii

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in HONOLULU, Hawaii, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194921619. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2226 LILIHA STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96817, with a listed phone of (808) 445-9172. NPI 1194921619 was issued on 06/22/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAVARES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2226 LILIHA STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96817

Provider Details

NPI 1194921619
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 346 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

346
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
443
Total Day Supply
11,604
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
120 (34.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
59
Pregabalin
54
Duloxetine Hcl
31
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
27
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Tramadol Hcl
14
Celecoxib
13
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s 346 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Hawaii

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TAVARES.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s specialty?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in HONOLULU, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. wrote 346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. located?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. is located at 2226 LILIHA STREET, HONOLULU, HI, 96817. Phone: (808) 445-9172.
What is DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194921619, issued on 06/22/2007.
Does DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.7%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 346 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s credentials?
DAMIEN TAVARES, M.D.'s NPI is 1194921619 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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