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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1730122995 MD
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
205
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Esther Kawano, MD filed 205 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Honolulu, Hawaii, prescribing 91% generic.
- 205
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Esther Kawano, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
205 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Esther Kawano, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Esther Kawano, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
205 66% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Esther Kawano, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1221 KAPIOLANI BLVD, Honolulu, HI, 96814, with a listed phone of (808) 593-9222. NPI 1730122995 was issued on 06/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 205 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730122995 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/14/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Esther Kawano, MD - brand share 9.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 205 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.
205
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 482
- Total Day Supply
- 14,339
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Esther Kawano, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
32 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
28 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
24 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
22 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
22 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
13 claims
- Abilify 11
Abilify
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 32 |
| Clonazepam | 28 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 22 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 22 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Abilify Aripiprazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Esther Kawano, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Esther Kawano, MD's 205 claims are below the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Hawaii
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kawano.
Dr. Daniel Alicata
M.D.
Honolulu, HI
Dr. Anna Berg
MD
Honolulu, HI
Dr. Olga Briklin
M.D.
Ewa Beach, HI
Dr. Sara Chiu
M.D.
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
Dr. Ramona Deveney
M.D.
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esther Kawano, MD's specialty? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Honolulu, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does Esther Kawano, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Esther Kawano, MD wrote 205 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is Esther Kawano, MD located? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD is located at 1221 KAPIOLANI BLVD, Honolulu, HI, 96814. Phone: (808) 593-9222.
What is Esther Kawano, MD's NPI number? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730122995, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does Esther Kawano, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Esther Kawano, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Esther Kawano, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Clonazepam, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Esther Kawano, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 205 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Esther Kawano, MD's credentials? ▼
Esther Kawano, MD's NPI is 1730122995 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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