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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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:
- 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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
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
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
State of Tennessee
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
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?
Yes, Dr. Tamura is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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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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