Quick answers
- Does Frederick L. Knochel Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick L. Knochel Iii 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 Frederick L. Knochel Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 195 services for Frederick L. Knochel Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frederick L. Knochel Iii's NPI number?
- 1629299276. 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 Frederick L. Knochel Iii, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 195 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 5 spinal regions (98942)192 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).
- Arthritis67%
Practice locations
Addresses where Frederick L. Knochel Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2525 Washington St, Suite 500Midland, MI 48642 (989) 832‑2349
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Midland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Midland, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629299276 |
| 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