2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1861641581 MD
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JAMES KNELLER, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
789
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$1.9K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES KNELLER, MD filed 789 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona.

789
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JAMES KNELLER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

789 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES KNELLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES KNELLER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2008

NPI 1861641581

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

789 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Arizona

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES KNELLER, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861641581. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES KNELLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1331 N 7TH ST STE 375, PHOENIX, AZ, 85006, with a listed phone of (602) 307-0070. NPI 1861641581 was issued on 09/17/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNELLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 789 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 258 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $236K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1331 N 7TH ST STE 375
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

Provider Details

NPI 1861641581
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/17/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES KNELLER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LAKESIDE HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER PLLC
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES KNELLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.9K

Largest payer

Biosense Webster, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

789
Total Claims
$236K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,602
Total Day Supply
46,974
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 103, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
93
Metoprolol Succinate
68
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
58
Flecainide Acetate
52
Losartan Potassium
51
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
42
Atorvastatin Calcium
41
Lisinopril
38
Spironolactone
36
Nitroglycerin
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How JAMES KNELLER, MD fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES KNELLER, MD's 789 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KNELLER.

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES KNELLER, MD's specialty?
JAMES KNELLER, MD specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES KNELLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES KNELLER, MD wrote 789 Medicare Part D claims totaling $236K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES KNELLER, MD located?
JAMES KNELLER, MD is located at 1331 N 7TH ST STE 375, PHOENIX, AZ, 85006. Phone: (602) 307-0070.
What is JAMES KNELLER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES KNELLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861641581, issued on 09/17/2008.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES KNELLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES KNELLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES KNELLER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES KNELLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 789 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES KNELLER, MD's credentials?
JAMES KNELLER, MD's NPI is 1861641581 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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