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Ophthalmology

Brett J. McKnight, MD

Works at hospitals in North Kansas City, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Brett J. McKnight, MD is an ophthalmologist at 515 N State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068. Phone: (816) 781-2900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brett J. McKnight had 739 Original Medicare patients and 189,762 services. NPI 1639437627. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 515 N State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (816) 781‑2900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: NKC Health
  • Group practice: McKnight Eye Centers, PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brett J. McKnight, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brett J. McKnight accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brett J. McKnight 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 Brett J. McKnight see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 739 Original Medicare patients and 189,762 services for Brett J. McKnight. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brett J. McKnight's NPI number?
1639437627. 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 Brett J. McKnight, 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 patients739
Services billed to Medicare189,762
Different services or procedures65
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg (J2403)170,401 services
  2. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)14,280 services
  3. Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,260 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)533 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)396 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Brett J. McKnight works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brett J. McKnight 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.

  • NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260096

Practice locations

Addresses where Brett J. McKnight is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brett J. McKnight as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • McKnight Eye Centers, PC6 clinicians in the group
  • Hunkeler Eye Institute PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Liberty

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Liberty, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in McKnight Eye Centers, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639437627
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians