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DR. THOMAS PATON KNECHT MD, PHD
NPI 1235371857
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Fort Bragg, CA

Active since March 27, 2009PECOS Enrolled
73.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
205 SOUTH ST, FORT BRAGG, CA 95437(707) 964-1251(707) 961-2722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas Paton Knecht Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS PATON KNECHT MD, PHD (NPI 1235371857) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Fort Bragg, California, licensed in California (G077982) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235371857
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS PATON KNECHTCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address205 SOUTH STFort Bragg, CA 95437-5540
Mailing Address205 South StFort Bragg, CA 95437-5540 · (707) 964-1251 · Fax (707) 961-2722
Phone(707) 964-1251
Fax(707) 961-2722
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2026
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1235371857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G077982
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
205 SOUTH ST, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Thomas Paton Knecht Md, Phd 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Knecht reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mendocino Coast Clinics Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
205 SOUTH STREET
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083783757 (707) 964-1251
Tahoe Carson Valley Medical Group Inc
207 mi
Family Medicine
2170 SOUTH AVE
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508865528 (530) 541-3420

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95437 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

73.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.87
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost36.93

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers192 claims197 services$184.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. RICHARD WILLIAM JAULUS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 964-1251
MS. KIMBERLY JILL CELERI RDH
Dental Hygienist
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 964-1251
JOHN T WALLACE II MD
Internal Medicine
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 964-1251
MS. RENA BLAUNER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 964-1251
MS. LYNNE BARBARA BORNHEIM LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 961-4088
SONIA CASTRO
Health Educator
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 961-3434
MR. MITCHELL PAUL KERMAN ACUPUNCTURIST
Acupuncturist
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 964-1251
DAVID TODD STEIN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
205 SOUTH ST
FORT BRAGG, CA 95437
Mendocino County (707) 961-4088

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 Thomas Knecht's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Knecht is 1235371857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2009.

Where is Thomas Knecht located?

Thomas Knecht practices at 205 South St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. The listed phone number is (707) 964-1251.

What is Thomas Knecht's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Thomas Knecht enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Knecht is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Knecht's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Knecht reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mendocino Coast Clinics Inc (Fort Bragg, CA) and Tahoe Carson Valley Medical Group Inc (South Lake Tahoe, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Knecht's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Knecht was last updated on September 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days 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.