Paul Knick, OD
NPI 1972642635 · Optometrist · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Knick, OD is a Optometrist provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1972642635).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972642635
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T02929 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services 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
1,399 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 552 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 249 | $83 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 133 | $56 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 123 | $31 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 97 | $35 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 69 | $94 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 768 | 193 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 189 | 47 |
| Timolol Maleate | 120 | 39 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 97 | 39 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 64 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 56 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 43 | 14 |
| Fluorometholone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 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
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2013-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Knick's NPI number?
- Paul Knick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972642635, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Knick's specialty?
- Paul Knick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Knick located?
- Paul Knick's practice location on file with NPPES is 1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804-2227.
- What is Paul Knick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Knick is (471) 820-9393.
- Does Paul Knick accept Medicare?
- Paul Knick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Knick's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Knick's NPI (1972642635) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.