Christian Knecht, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Richmond, KY

Christian Knecht, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Richmond, Kentucky. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3, Richmond, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 623-3576.

Christian Knecht is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 37841) 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 1184730863.

Contact Information

Christian Knecht, MD
1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3,
Richmond, KY 40475-8792
(859) 623-3576
(859) 624-9682



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristian Knecht
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience30 Years
Location1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3, Richmond, 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:
  • Christian Knecht attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184730863
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385778836
  • Enrollment ID: I20100818001400

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christian Knecht such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184730863NPI-NPPES
1203706OtherKYCHA HEALTH
30210OtherKYBLUEGRASS FAMILY
611235997GOtherKYHUMANA
P00009017OtherKYPALMETTO GBA
1122500OtherKYPASSPORT HEALTH PLAN
000000306461OtherKYANTHEM
0005351745OtherKYAETNA
163843500OtherKYUS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
5125820OtherKYCIGNA
64064512MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 37841 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KYHospital
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.Mount vernon, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc55978671841912

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Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518360296
PECOS PAC ID: 5597867184
Enrollment ID: O20150206000249

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christian Knecht, MD
1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3,
Richmond, KY 40475-8792

Ph: (859) 623-3576
Christian Knecht, MD
1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3,
Richmond, KY 40475-8792

Ph: (859) 623-3576

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Surgery Doctors in Richmond, KY

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-623-3576    Fax: 859-624-9682
Dr. Kristin Elaine Majors Moore, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 793 Eastern Byp, Suite 213, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-624-6530    Fax: 859-624-6539
Dr. Samuel Delbert Fritz, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 318 Geri Ln, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-623-0984    Fax: 859-623-0984
Kent J Kessler, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-623-3576    Fax: 859-624-9682

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