Thomas Knipe, MD
NPI 1477501963 · Otolaryngology Physician · Bellevue, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Knipe, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Bellevue, WA (NPI 1477501963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477501963
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00046371 (WA)
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
20 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
512 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 | 168 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 115 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 89 | $181 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 44 | $146 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 35 | $216 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 85 | 30 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 68 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 58 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 40 | 32 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 26 | 19 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 17 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 2 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
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2014-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Knipe's NPI number?
- Thomas Knipe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477501963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Knipe's specialty?
- Thomas Knipe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Knipe located?
- Thomas Knipe's practice location on file with NPPES is 1231 116th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004-3804.
- What is Thomas Knipe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Knipe is (425) 454-3938.
- Does Thomas Knipe accept Medicare?
- Thomas Knipe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Knipe's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Knipe's NPI (1477501963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.