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Dr. Bruce Tamura, MD

Honolulu, HI

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tamura, Specialist in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Bruce Tamura, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tamura completed his residency at Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tamura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamura’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamura’s office at (808) 523-8461.

    Where did Dr. Tamura go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi

    What languages does Dr. Tamura speak?

    Dr. Tamura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tamura treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Tamura diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tamura. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleep Problem
    • Sleep Disturbance
    • Trouble Sleeping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Does Dr. Tamura accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tamura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 523-8461 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tamura accept in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Tamura in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlohaCare

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tamura's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Tamura's Primary Practice

    347 N Kuakini St # 9

    Honolulu, HI 96817

    (808) 523-8461

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    Dr. Bruce Tamura's Practice 2

    550 S Beretania St

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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    Dr. Bruce Tamura's Practice 3

    1380 Lusitana St

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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    What is Dr. Tamura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164463436.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamura?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamura

    What is Dr. Bruce Tamura's specialty?

    Dr. Tamura is a Specialist near Honolulu, HI. Contact Dr. Tamura to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Tamura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tamura is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Bruce Tamura accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Tamura is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Tamura offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tamura's office at (808) 523-8461 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Tamura?

    Please contact Dr. Tamura's office at (808) 523-8461 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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