Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Knedgen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Knedgen 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 Joseph F. Knedgen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 616 Original Medicare patients and 2,568 services for Joseph F. Knedgen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Knedgen's NPI number?
- 1508851460. 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 Joseph F. Knedgen, 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 | 616 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,568 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)494 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)482 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)436 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)306 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)264 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%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Joseph F. Knedgen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph F. Knedgen 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.
- Banner Lassen Medical CenterSusanville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051320
- 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 Joseph F. Knedgen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6580 S McCarran Blvd, D1Reno, NV 89509 (775) 826‑9556
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508851460 |
| 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