JAMES A KNIGHT MD
NPI 1730142688
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201(210) 616-0008(210) 616-0231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James A Knight Md NPPES

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

JAMES A KNIGHT MD (NPI 1730142688) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (J2645) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730142688
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES A KNIGHTCredential: MD
Location Address6800 W IH 10, SUITE 300San Antonio, TX 78201-2042
Mailing Address6800 West Ih-10, Suite 300San Antonio, TX 78201-2042 · (210) 616-0008 · Fax (210) 616-0231
Fax(210) 616-0231
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2013
NPI 1730142688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in TX · J2645
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License J2645 (TX)
6800 W IH 10, San Antonio, TX 78201

Other Identifiers 5

Other8DP333TX · Bcbs
Medicaid131153209TX
Medicare PIN266064YM2ATX
OtherPO1146299TX · Railroad Mcr
Medicare UPINF32405TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James A Knight Md 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 ID9739090879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050711000591
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Citizens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450023
Location2701 Hospital DriveVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78201 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 12

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Acute Care)
6800 W IH 10, 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Nurse Practitioner
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 200
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
6800 W IH 10, SUITE 350
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

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 James Knight's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Knight is 1730142688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is James Knight located?

James Knight practices at 6800 W Ih 10 Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78201. The listed phone number is (210) 616-0008.

What is James Knight's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is James Knight enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Knight 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.

What insurance does James Knight accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list James Knight 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 James Knight affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Knight is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Knight was last updated on August 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.