Scott M Knudsen, PA
NPI 1629651666 · Physician Assistant · Mountain Home, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott M Knudsen, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Mountain Home, ID (NPI 1629651666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629651666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA-2589 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
20 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 20 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$16 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 29 | — |
| Omeprazole | 25 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | — |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 15 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$280 across 14 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
- 2021-04-28
- Last updated
- 2024-04-25
- Certified
- 2024-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott M Knudsen's NPI number?
- Scott M Knudsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629651666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott M Knudsen's specialty?
- Scott M Knudsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Scott M Knudsen located?
- Scott M Knudsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Desert Sage Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647-1038.
- What is Scott M Knudsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott M Knudsen is (208) 587-3988.
- Does Scott M Knudsen accept Medicare?
- Scott M Knudsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott M Knudsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott M Knudsen's NPI (1629651666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.