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General Surgery

Stuart J. Knechtle, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Stuart J. Knechtle, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Durham, NC. NPI 1013971670. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stuart J. Knechtle, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
MaleGender (as listed)
Duke Health Integrated Practice, IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stuart J. Knechtle work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stuart J. Knechtle at 1 hospital: Duke University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stuart J. Knechtle see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Durham, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stuart J. Knechtle's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Stuart J. Knechtle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stuart J. Knechtle accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stuart J. Knechtle?
(919) 684-8111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stuart J. Knechtle's NPI number?
1013971670. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stuart J. Knechtle works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stuart J. Knechtle at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stuart J. Knechtle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stuart J. Knechtle as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1013971670
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians