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DR. CRAIG KNELL DDS MD
NPI 1265511422
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since November 06, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 12, 2028
12416 HYMEADOW DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78750(512) 258-3764(512) 258-6348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. Craig Knell Dds Md NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG KNELL DDS MD (NPI 1265511422) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (22738) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 12, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265511422
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG KNELLCredential: DDS MD
Location Address12416 HYMEADOW DRIVEAustin, TX 78750-2281
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 49500Austin, TX 78765-9500 · (512) 454-1220
Phone(512) 258-3764
Fax(512) 258-6348
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1265511422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 22738
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License 22738 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 22738 (TX)
12416 HYMEADOW DRIVE, Austin, TX 78750
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Craig Knell Dds Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 12, 2024 through January 12, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 12, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 12, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78750 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Craig Knell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Knell is 1265511422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2006.

Where is Craig Knell located?

Craig Knell practices at 12416 Hymeadow Drive, Austin, TX 78750. The listed phone number is (512) 258-3764.

What is Craig Knell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Craig Knell enrolled in Medicare?

No. Craig Knell has opted out of Medicare through January 12, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Craig Knell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Delta Dental PPO and HRI Dental & Vision and 3 other insurers list Craig Knell 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Knell was last updated on June 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.