Whitfield Knapple, M.D.
NPI 1912954504 · Specialist · North Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Whitfield Knapple, M.D. is a Specialist provider in North Little Rock, AR (NPI 1912954504).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912954504
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C7941 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
2,739 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 765 | $29 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 351 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 213 | $82 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 196 | $89 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 179 | $72 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 549 | 113 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 176 | 167 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 174 | 168 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 145 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 145 | 53 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 72 | 17 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 70 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,051 across 46 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
- 2006-05-28
- Last updated
- 2010-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whitfield Knapple's NPI number?
- Whitfield Knapple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912954504, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Whitfield Knapple's specialty?
- Whitfield Knapple is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Whitfield Knapple located?
- Whitfield Knapple's practice location on file with NPPES is 3401 Springhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2924.
- What is Whitfield Knapple's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Whitfield Knapple is (501) 945-3343.
- Does Whitfield Knapple accept Medicare?
- Whitfield Knapple is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Whitfield Knapple's NPI active?
- Yes — Whitfield Knapple's NPI (1912954504) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.