2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1558334888 M.D.
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KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.

Specialist 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2501/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$610.63
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in HONOLULU, Hawaii with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2501/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $610.63 across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2501 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 8,614 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1558334888

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,614 484% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

91.2501/100 8.150100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Specialist share within Hawaii

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Hawaii

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2501/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 91.2501/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 91.2501/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in HONOLULU, Hawaii, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558334888. 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.

KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1329 LUSITANA ST STE 206, HONOLULU, HI, 96813, with a listed phone of (808) 528-3888. NPI 1558334888 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARAKAWA 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 8,614 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,018 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.2501/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.5103, Cost 91.4865), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1329 LUSITANA ST STE 206
HONOLULU, HI 96813

Provider Details

NPI 1558334888
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.2501
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.5103
Quality
91.4865
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KEN C ARAKAWA M D INC
HONOLULU, HI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$611

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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

KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 8,614 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.

8,614
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,018
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,695
Total Day Supply
527,053
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$327K
Opioid Claims
117 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 449, 75-84: 390, 85+: 139

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
1,329
Celecoxib
993
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
919
Meloxicam
853
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
622
Gabapentin
440
Colchicine
300
Alendronate Sodium
212
Raloxifene Hcl
212
Duloxetine Hcl
206

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

Specialist Overview

How KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s 8,614 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s specialty?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in HONOLULU, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. wrote 8,614 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 1,018 beneficiaries.
What is KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2501/100 (Quality: 84.5103, Cost: 91.4865). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. located?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. is located at 1329 LUSITANA ST STE 206, HONOLULU, HI, 96813. Phone: (808) 528-3888.
What is KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s NPI number?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558334888, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Celecoxib, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. accept Medicare?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,614 Part D claims and 1,018 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s credentials?
KEN ARAKAWA, M.D.'s NPI is 1558334888 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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