DR. ERIC KNAKAL M.D.
NPI 1598080889
Anesthesiology in East Patchogue, NY

Q: What is Eric Knakal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Knakal is 1598080889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2010.

Q: What is Eric Knakal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Knakal was last updated on March 30, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since March 30, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 3, EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772(631) 475-7680(631) 475-7683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Eric Knakal M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC KNAKAL M.D. (NPI 1598080889) is an individual anesthesiology provider in East Patchogue, New York, licensed in New York (256451) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598080889

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC KNAKALCredential: M.D.

Location Address250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 3East Patchogue, NY 11772-4800

Mailing Address134 Highland RdPittsburgh, PA 15235-3007

Phone(631) 475-7680

Fax(631) 475-7683

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2010

✔ NPI 1598080889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 256451

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, East Patchogue, NY 11772

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eric Knakal 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 ID2062536758

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100902000035

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

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

Long Island Anesthesia Physicians LLP

12 mi

Anesthesiology

333 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 225
Rocky Point, NY 11778

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
233 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952387276 (631) 744-3671

New York University

46 mi

Specialist

9785 QUEENS BLVD
Rego Park, NY 11374

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
1,074 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1669422879 (718) 261-9100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

23 services22 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

20 services20 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Long Island Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Patchogue, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330141

Location101 Hospital RoadPatchogue, NY 11772 · Suffolk County

Emergency services

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.

SUFFOLK SURGICAL GROUP, PC

Surgery

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 7
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 475-1013

MICHAEL W KLEEMAN D.O.

Urology

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 11 B
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 475-5051

DR. TENG LUNG HSU M.D.

Specialist

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 5
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 654-3330

LAURA D. WILK PA-C

Physician Assistant

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 12
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 289-7474

RICHARD B RUBENSTEIN MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 5A
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 475-1013

MITUL R. PATEL M.D. P.C.

General Practice

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 7
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 289-0900

MITUL R PATEL M.D.

General Practice

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITES # 7
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 289-0900

BARBRA J SELTZER DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

250 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD, SUITE 8
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Suffolk County (631) 758-8400

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 Eric Knakal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Knakal is 1598080889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2010.

Where is Eric Knakal located?

Eric Knakal practices at 250 Patchogue Yaphank Rd Suite 3, East Patchogue, NY 11772. The listed phone number is (631) 475-7680.

What is Eric Knakal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Eric Knakal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Knakal 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Eric Knakal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Knakal reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Long Island Anesthesia Physicians LLP (Rocky Point, NY) and New York University (Rego Park, NY). 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 Eric Knakal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Knakal accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Eric Knakal 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.

Is Eric Knakal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Knakal is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Knakal was last updated on March 30, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.