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DR. BRUCE R. KNOX M.D.
NPI 1477509743
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3114 LAKE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 562-0696(337) 474-1378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Bruce R. Knox M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE R. KNOX M.D. (NPI 1477509743) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (09838R) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477509743
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE R. KNOXCredential: M.D.
Location Address3114 LAKE STLake Charles, LA 70601-8338
Mailing Address3114 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601-8338 · (337) 562-0696 · Fax (337) 474-1378
Phone(337) 562-0696
Fax(337) 474-1378
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1477509743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 09838R
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
3114 LAKE ST, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid05583595MS
Medicare UPINF45489LA
Medicaid243024OR
Medicare PIN5R900LA
Medicare PIN300000909MS
Medicaid1972053LA
Medicare PINP00047296LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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

Dr. Bruce R. Knox M.d. 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 ID446142707
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100920000355
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 9

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.

Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml A9575
Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.
6,690 services39 patients
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148
An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
155 services155 patients
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.
82 services82 patients
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73221
An MRI scan of the arm joint is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your arm joint. No contrast dye is used in this process. It helps to diagnose or monitor conditions like arthritis, injuries, or infections.
36 services34 patients
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146
An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.
27 services27 patients
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721
An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.
23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

OPEN AIR MRI OF LAKE CHARLES LLC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3114 LAKE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 474-3333

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 Bruce Knox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Knox is 1477509743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Bruce Knox located?

Bruce Knox practices at 3114 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 562-0696.

What is Bruce Knox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Bruce Knox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Knox 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 Bruce Knox accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Bruce Knox 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 Bruce Knox was last updated on March 16, 2015. 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.