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RICHARD ALAN KNACKENDOFFEL DO
NPI 1609823202
Orthopaedic Surgery in Grand Junction, CO

Active since May 28, 2006
2373 G RD, SUITE 100, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505(970) 245-0484(970) 241-2803 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Alan Knackendoffel Do NPPES

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

RICHARD ALAN KNACKENDOFFEL DO (NPI 1609823202) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Grand Junction, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (28231) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609823202
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD ALAN KNACKENDOFFELCredential: DO
Location Address2373 G RD, SUITE 100Grand Junction, CO 81505-9641
Mailing Address2373 G Rd, Suite 100Grand Junction, CO 81505-9641 · (970) 245-0484 · Fax (970) 241-2803
Phone(970) 245-0484
Fax(970) 241-2803
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2015
✔ NPI 1609823202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 28231
Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

2373 G RD, Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND84562
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified92834CO
Medicaid01282318CO

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
86%282 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%996 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
83%80 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
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.
99%293 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
100%24 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
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…
56%455 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
79%341 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
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…
83%293 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
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…
12%293 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 235 patients
0%235 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
9%293 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

JASON B BELL PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2373 G RD, SUITE 100
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 248-0484
KEVIN K HOWELL D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2373 G RD
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 242-2429
COLORADO WEST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2373 G RD, SUITE 120
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 644-4380
MR. AARON FRAME ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2373 G RD, SUITE 100
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 245-0484
GREGORY JOSEPH TARMAN MD
Specialist
2373 G RD, SUITE 200
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 243-3061
MR. GARY LEE BLUNK PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2373 G RD, SUITE 200
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 243-3061
MATTHEW ROSS MACASKILL PT
Physical Therapist
2373 G RD, SUITE 100
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 245-0484
DR. MITCHELL THEODORE COPELAND DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
2373 G RD, SUITE 100
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Mesa County (970) 245-0484

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 Richard Knackendoffel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Knackendoffel is 1609823202. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Richard Knackendoffel located?

Richard Knackendoffel practices at 2373 G Rd Suite 100, Grand Junction, CO 81505. The listed phone number is (970) 245-0484.

What is Richard Knackendoffel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Knackendoffel was last updated on September 23, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.