Richard Knight, M.D.
NPI 1730111345 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Knight, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1730111345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730111345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6876 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
176 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 48 | $34 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 44 | $1,416 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 27 | $50 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 22 | $33 |
| Preparation of Living Donor Kidney for Transplantation50325 | 22 | $42 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Veins for Transplantation50327 | 13 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 118 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 59 | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 42 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 39 | 13 |
| Tacrolimus | 38 | — |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 36 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28,473 across 12 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2017-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Knight's NPI number?
- Richard Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730111345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Knight's specialty?
- Richard Knight is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Knight located?
- Richard Knight's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2717.
- What is Richard Knight's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Knight is (713) 441-5141.
- Does Richard Knight accept Medicare?
- Richard Knight is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Knight's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Knight's NPI (1730111345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.