Quick answers
- Does Justin G. Knittel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin G. Knittel 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 Justin G. Knittel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Justin G. Knittel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Justin G. Knittel's NPI number?
- 1104053032. 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 Justin G. Knittel, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 275 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)103 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)22 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone (01230)12 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
Hospitals where Justin G. Knittel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Justin G. Knittel 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.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
Practice locations
Addresses where Justin G. Knittel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Barnes Jew Hosp PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110 (314) 747‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Justin G. Knittel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
- Anesthesiologyalso
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Other critical care doctors in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104053032 |
| 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