Joshua Knighton, MD
NPI 1861078438 · Family Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Knighton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1861078438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861078438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-01192 (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
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
15 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 15 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$15 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 17 | — |
| Lisinopril | 17 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 15 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 | — |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
- 2021-03-23
- Last updated
- 2024-09-23
- Certified
- 2024-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Knighton's NPI number?
- Joshua Knighton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861078438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Knighton's specialty?
- Joshua Knighton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Knighton located?
- Joshua Knighton's practice location on file with NPPES is 4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy Ste 4100d, Charlotte, NC 28211-4369.
- What is Joshua Knighton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Knighton is (980) 402-1800.
- Does Joshua Knighton accept Medicare?
- Joshua Knighton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Knighton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Knighton's NPI (1861078438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.