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Cardiac Surgery

Kenneth R. Knecht, MD

Works at hospitals in Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Kenneth R. Knecht, MD (Cardiac Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Little Rock, AR. NPI 1790769586. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kenneth R. Knecht, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiac SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kenneth R. Knecht work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kenneth R. Knecht at 1 hospital: Arkansas Children's Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kenneth R. Knecht see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Little Rock, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kenneth R. Knecht's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Kenneth R. Knecht accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth R. Knecht accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kenneth R. Knecht?
(501) 364-2526, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kenneth R. Knecht's NPI number?
1790769586. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kenneth R. Knecht works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth R. Knecht at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kenneth R. Knecht is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth R. Knecht as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC184 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiac surgeons in Little Rock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790769586
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians