Quick answers
- Does Damon O. Knighten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Damon O. Knighten 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 Damon O. Knighten see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 2,840 services for Damon O. Knighten. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Damon O. Knighten's NPI number?
- 1477338663. 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 Damon O. Knighten, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,840 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)989 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)630 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)475 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)308 services
- Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes (97116)206 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Damon O. Knighten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17007 Hwy 67Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 681‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Damon O. Knighten as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optim Orthopedics LLC107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Georgia →
Other physical therapists in Statesboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Statesboro, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optim Orthopedics LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477338663 |
| 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
- 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