Quick answers
- Does Kimball S. Knackstedt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimball S. Knackstedt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kimball S. Knackstedt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 264 services for Kimball S. Knackstedt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimball S. Knackstedt's NPI number?
- 1043530074. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kimball S. Knackstedt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 264 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)77 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)25 services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)25 services
- Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure65%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Kimball S. Knackstedt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kimball S. Knackstedt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimball S. Knackstedt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 E 2nd St, Suite 300Reno, NV 89502 (775) 982‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimball S. Knackstedt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Services LLC641 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043530074 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians