Cory Knecht, MD
NPI 1952834285 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cory Knecht, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1952834285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952834285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 68470 (TN)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
598 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 | 163 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 89 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 59 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 46 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 40 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 141 | 79 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 69 | 50 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 69 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$291 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200Phone: (650) 723-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-04
- Last updated
- 2023-09-26
- Certified
- 2023-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cory Knecht's NPI number?
- Cory Knecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952834285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cory Knecht's specialty?
- Cory Knecht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cory Knecht located?
- Cory Knecht's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 W Stone Dr Ste 4b, Kingsport, TN 37660-3365.
- What is Cory Knecht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cory Knecht is (423) 578-1570.
- Does Cory Knecht accept Medicare?
- Cory Knecht is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cory Knecht's NPI active?
- Yes — Cory Knecht's NPI (1952834285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.