Dr Robert Paul Knetsche, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Danville, KY

Dr Robert Paul Knetsche, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Danville, Kentucky. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Llc, Central Kentucky Spine Surgery, Pllc and his current practice location is 236 W Main St, Suite 202, Danville, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 238-7746.

Dr Robert Paul Knetsche is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 42368) 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 1891805982.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Paul Knetsche, MD
236 W Main St, Suite 202,
Danville, KY 40422-1876
(859) 238-7746
(859) 236-0261

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Paul Knetsche
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location236 W Main St, Danville, Kentucky
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 Robert Paul Knetsche attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891805982
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224029566
  • Enrollment ID: I20081014000820

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Paul Knetsche such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891805982NPI-NPPES
7100090390MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 42368 (Kentucky)Primary
332B00000XDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (* (Not Available))Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical CenterDanville, KYHospital
Russell County HospitalRussell springs, KYHospital
Taylor Regional HospitalCampbellsville, KYHospital
Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan HospitalStanford, KYHospital
The James B. Haggin Memorial HospitalHarrodsburg, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Llc0345157293731
Central Kentucky Spine Surgery, Pllc11534894553

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 Robert Paul Knetsche allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Kentucky Spine Surgery, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386806735
PECOS PAC ID: 1153489455
Enrollment ID: O20081014000819

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 Robert Paul Knetsche 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 Robert Paul Knetsche, MD
236 W Main St, Suite 202,
Danville, KY 40422-1876

Ph: (859) 238-7746
Dr Robert Paul Knetsche, MD
236 W Main St, Suite 202,
Danville, KY 40422-1876

Ph: (859) 238-7746

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