DR. JOEL NELSEN KNIEP M.D.
NPI 1144549544
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Aurora, CO

Q: What is Joel Kniep's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Kniep is 1144549544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2010.

Q: What is Joel Kniep's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Kniep was last updated on November 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since May 25, 2010PECOS Enrolled

97.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Joel Nelsen Kniep M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL NELSEN KNIEP M.D. (NPI 1144549544) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0055321) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144549544

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL NELSEN KNIEPCredential: M.D.

Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545

Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429 · (303) 493-7000

Phone(720) 848-0000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2018

✔ NPI 1144549544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0055321

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X · License DR.0055321 (CO)

Also ListedPathology · Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0006X · License DR.0055321 (CO)

12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Joel Nelsen Kniep M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.03 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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