Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Arkansas and his current practice location is 1 Childrens Way, Slot 512-3, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 364-1479.

Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E6105) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790769586.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht, MD
1 Childrens Way, Slot 512-3,
Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
(501) 364-1479
(501) 364-3667

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth Richard Knecht
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location1 Childrens Way, Little Rock, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790769586
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/08/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325192438
  • Enrollment ID: I20090824000354

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790769586NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology E6105 (Arkansas)Primary
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology 16151 (Mississippi)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Arkansas Childrens HospitalLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Arkansas40825289551098

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588654016
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20031219000706
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346230968
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20040115000431
Entity NameArkansas Childrens Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598773079
PECOS PAC ID: 2769477744
Enrollment ID: O20040419000796

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht, MD
1 Childrens Way, Slot 512-3,
Little Rock, AR 72202-3500

Ph: (501) 364-1479
Dr Kenneth Richard Knecht, MD
1 Childrens Way, Slot 512-3,
Little Rock, AR 72202-3500

Ph: (501) 364-1479

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