DR. JOHN G KNECHT II DPM
NPI 1548252166
Podiatrist in Galveston, TX
NPI Status: Active since August 19, 2005
Contact Information
1529 39TH ST
GALVESTON, TX
ZIP 77550
Phone: (409) 762-6433
Fax: (409) 762-8245
NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOHN KNECHT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Knecht, a provider established in Galveston, Texas with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548252166 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number 0451 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1548252166
- Provider Name
- DR. JOHN G KNECHT II DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1529 39TH ST GALVESTON, TX 77550
- Location Phone
- (409) 762-6433
- Location Fax
- (409) 762-8245
- Mailing Address
- 1529 39TH ST GALVESTON, TX 77550
- Mailing Phone
- (409) 762-6433
- Mailing Fax
- (409) 762-8245
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-19-2005
- Last Update Date
- 09-30-2011
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like John Knecht provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Podiatrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 0451
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121585701 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| T14219 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TX | |
| 00R180 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | TX |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
X-ray of foot, 2 views
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 190 times for 95 patientsThis injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
This service was performed 28 times for 22 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 113 times for 113 patientsPermanent removal of a fingernail or toenail, also known as avulsion, is a procedure performed to treat nail infections or severe ingrown nails. The nail is carefully removed under local anesthesia. After removal, a chemical is applied to prevent nail regrowth, ensuring the issue does not recur.
This service was performed 22 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.
This service was performed 186 times for 87 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
This service was performed 245 times for 100 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of a thickened skin growth that is not cancerous. A healthcare professional will safely extract the growth, usually under local anesthesia. This process helps maintain skin health and prevent potential complications.
This service was performed 48 times for 27 patientsThis procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
This service was performed 203 times for 77 patientsAn X-ray of the foot, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the bones and structures inside your foot. Two different angles are used to provide a comprehensive view. This helps doctors diagnose fractures, infections, or other abnormalities.
This service was performed 54 times for 41 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation | 26% | 323 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months | ||
| Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear | 41% | 323 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing | ||
| e-Prescribing | 1% | 638 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet | 6% | 114 |
| Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active diagnosis of ischemic vascular disease (IVD) during the measurement period, and who had documentation of use of aspirin or another antiplatelet during the measurement period | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 12% | 816 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 31% | 761 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 100% | 1076 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 3% | 1076 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
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NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1548252166, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548252166, enumerated as an "individual" on August 19, 2005.
The provider is located at 1529 39TH ST GALVESTON, TX 77550 and the phone number is (409) 762-6433.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
