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MS. BARBARA WHITAKER KNOTT NP
NPI 1700959400
Nurse Practitioner in Tomball, TX

Active since November 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22135 1/2 BUESCHER RD, TOMBALL, TX 77377(346) 246-5040(800) 846-0146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2023, Nov 9, 2023, Sep 7, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Ms. Barbara Whitaker Knott Np NPPES

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

MS. BARBARA WHITAKER KNOTT NP (NPI 1700959400) is an individual nurse practitioner in Tomball, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP113248) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700959400
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. BARBARA WHITAKER KNOTTCredential: NP
Location Address22135 1/2 BUESCHER RDTomball, TX 77377
Mailing Address22135 Buescher RdTomball, TX 77377-3775 · (346) 246-5040
Phone(346) 246-5040
Fax(800) 846-0146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1700959400 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP113248
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
22135 1/2 BUESCHER RD, Tomball, TX 77377
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Barbara W Knott Np

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.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

Ms. Barbara Whitaker Knott Np 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 ID941230106
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050817000389
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 Barbara Knott reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Total Senior Wellness
Same address
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
22135 1/2 BUESCHER RD
Tomball, TX 77377
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811776735 (346) 246-5040

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 6

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
365 services91 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
159 services78 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
88 services83 patients
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99345
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive 75-minute appointment conducted at your home. The healthcare professional will assess your health, discuss any concerns, and create a personalized care plan. It's convenient, comfortable, and tailored to your specific needs.
83 services83 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
52 services27 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
46 services46 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77377 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers48 claims48 services$46.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$15.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$3.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$38.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar E0910
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$6.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$66.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

TOTAL SENIOR WELLNESS
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
22135 1/2 BUESCHER RD
TOMBALL, TX 77377
Harris County (346) 246-5040

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 Barbara Knott's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Knott is 1700959400. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2006. The provider is also known as Barbara W Knott Np.

Where is Barbara Knott located?

Barbara Knott practices at 22135 1/2 Buescher Rd, Tomball, TX 77377. The listed phone number is (346) 246-5040.

What is Barbara Knott's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Barbara Knott enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Knott 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 organization bills Medicare for Barbara Knott's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barbara Knott reassigns Medicare benefits to Total Senior Wellness (Tomball, TX). 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 Barbara Knott's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Barbara Knott accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Barbara Knott 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 Barbara Knott was last updated on November 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.