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STUART J KNECHTLE MD
NPI 1013971670
Transplant Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5105 WMB, 101 WOODRUFF CIRCLE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 712-7944(404) 727-3660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Stuart J Knechtle Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

STUART J KNECHTLE MD (NPI 1013971670) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (061110) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013971670
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameSTUART J KNECHTLECredential: MD
Location Address5105 WMB, 101 WOODRUFF CIRCLEAtlanta, GA 30322-0001
Mailing Address5105 Wmb, 101 Woodruff CircleAtlanta, GA 30322-0001 · (404) 712-7944 · Fax (404) 727-3660
Phone(404) 712-7944
Fax(404) 727-3660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1013971670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 061110✔ Licensed in WI · 30135
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
5105 WMB, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid31646500WI
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified020215875
Medicare UPINE96067

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stuart J Knechtle Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2668548868
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150324001043
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323
Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.
11 services11 patients
Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier13 claims3,150 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier25 claims15,675 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier66 claims14,820 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for initial immunosuppressive drug(s), first month following transplant Q0510
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$39.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier45 claims45 services$18.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier60 claims60 services$12.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stuart Knechtle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stuart Knechtle is 1013971670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Stuart Knechtle located?

Stuart Knechtle practices at 5105 Wmb 101 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 712-7944.

What is Stuart Knechtle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Stuart Knechtle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stuart Knechtle is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Stuart Knechtle accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Stuart Knechtle as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Stuart Knechtle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stuart Knechtle is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stuart Knechtle was last updated on November 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.