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Dr. Peter Wai, MD

Honolulu, HI

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wai, Internist in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Peter Wai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Wai completed his residency at Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wai is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wai’s office at (808) 533-3808.

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

    • Residency: 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. Wai speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Wai treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wai 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. Wai. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Wai perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Wai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wai's office.

    Does Dr. Wai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 533-3808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Wai 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 Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • Quest

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wai's office located?

    Dr. Peter Wai's Primary Practice

    1301 Punchbowl St

    Honolulu, HI 96813

    (808) 533-3808

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    Dr. Peter Wai's Practice 2

    550 S Beretania St

    Honolulu, HI 96813

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    Dr. Peter Wai's Practice 3

    1520 Liliha St

    Honolulu, HI 96817

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

    Dr. Wai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982660544.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wai?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Wai's specialty?

    Dr. Wai is a Internist near Honolulu, HI.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Wai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Wai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wai is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Wai accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Wai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Wai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (808) 533-3808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Wai?

    Please contact Dr. Wai's office at (808) 533-3808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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