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Karen E. Alston, PAC

Surgical Physician Assistant in Hilo, HI · enumerated 2006 · practices at Douglas H. Yamashita, M.D. Inc.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1972534816

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karen E. Alston
Credential PAC
Sex Female
Practice address 1276 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI, 96720
Phone (808) 784-3050
Fax (808) 784-3059
Enumeration date Jul 6, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Oct 8, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

363AS0400X Surgical Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 436 (MT) Secondary
363AS0400X Surgical Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License AMD-1070 (HI) Primary

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
97003 Other MT BCBS PROVIDER NUMBER

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Karen Alston?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karen Alston is 1972534816, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karen Alston practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hilo, HI. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-10-08.