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JOSEPH KNIPE MD
NPI 1487236592
Internal Medicine in Fort Defiance, AZ

Active since April 27, 2021PECOS Enrolled
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504(928) 729-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joseph Knipe Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH KNIPE MD (NPI 1487236592) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fort Defiance, Arizona, licensed in Tennessee (71843) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Hialeah.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487236592
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH KNIPECredential: MD
Location AddressCORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
Mailing AddressPo Box 469Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0469 · (928) 729-8000
Phone(928) 729-8000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1487236592 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 71843
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 71843 (TN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 71843 (TN)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12001 W 68th St Ste 202Hialeah, FL 33016-1898 · Phone (305) 364-2107

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph Knipe Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Knipe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation
0.4 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 & N7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477876639 (928) 729-8000

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 86504 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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.

DR. ROMULO LAURETA PARUNGAO M.D.
Emergency Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8600
CHARLES EATON PAGE
Emergency Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
JAY S GUIKEMA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
MARIBEL PASTRAN RD, CD
Dietitian, Registered
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
PONY NANCY SOKIRI PA-C
Physician Assistant
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
SARAH R WILLIAMS PT
Physical Therapist
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
JOHN NORBERT
Family Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000
DR. LINDA BROWN TRUDEL MD
Family Medicine
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Apache County (928) 729-8000

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 Joseph Knipe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Knipe is 1487236592. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2021.

Where is Joseph Knipe located?

Joseph Knipe practices at Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. The listed phone number is (928) 729-8000.

What is Joseph Knipe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Knipe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Knipe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Knipe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Knipe reassigns Medicare benefits to The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation (Fort Defiance, AZ). The 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 Joseph Knipe'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 Joseph Knipe was last updated on November 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.