Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Buddy Karl Festerling, MD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1396816567

Buddy Karl Festerling, MD is a Family Practice in Hilo, Hawaii. Graduated from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1993, 33 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Hawaii.

Years since qualifying
33
Trained at
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Licensed in
HI
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

73 Puuhonu Pl Ste 200
Hilo, HI 96720-2060
Phone: (808) 969-7922
Fax: (808) 934-2059
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence MD - 10056 (HI)

Record details

NPI number1396816567
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2007

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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