John Knab, MD
NPI 1265437008 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Knab, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1265437008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265437008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200001395 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,010 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 923 | $119 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 194 | $196 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 194 | $106 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 188 | $267 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 184 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 30 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 22 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 19 | 13 |
| Diazepam | 18 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,206 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2011-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Knab's NPI number?
- John Knab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265437008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Knab's specialty?
- John Knab is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Knab located?
- John Knab's practice location on file with NPPES is 1602 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401-7350.
- What is John Knab's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Knab is (910) 442-1200.
- Does John Knab accept Medicare?
- John Knab is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Knab's NPI active?
- Yes — John Knab's NPI (1265437008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.