Debra Knuckles, N.P.
NPI 1679610844 · Nurse Practitioner · Concord, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Debra Knuckles, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Concord, NC (NPI 1679610844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679610844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5004307 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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
2,936 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 | 634 | $100 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 631 | $4 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 624 | $2 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 495 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 472 | $195 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 667 | 124 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 411 | 83 |
| Oxycodone Myristatebrand: Xtampza Er | 278 | 58 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 254 | 57 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 230 | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 222 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,433 across 86 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
- 2007-01-30
- Last updated
- 2015-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debra Knuckles's NPI number?
- Debra Knuckles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679610844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Debra Knuckles's specialty?
- Debra Knuckles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Debra Knuckles located?
- Debra Knuckles's practice location on file with NPPES is 855 Bradley St, Concord, NC 28025-2979.
- What is Debra Knuckles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Debra Knuckles is (704) 721-0535.
- Does Debra Knuckles accept Medicare?
- Debra Knuckles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Debra Knuckles's NPI active?
- Yes — Debra Knuckles's NPI (1679610844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.