2026 NPPES data Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist NPI 1568584571 M.D.
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JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist in KIRKLAND, Washington. 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist avg: 972
Industry payments
$102.86
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist in KIRKLAND, Washington.

153
Part D claims, 2023
$102.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

153 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2007

NPI 1568584571

Primary specialty

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist

Rare

225 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 972

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist share within Washington

1. Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist) — 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 KNUTSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist provider holding M.D. credentials at 830 6TH ST S, KIRKLAND, WA, 98033, with a listed phone of (425) 828-0543. NPI 1568584571 was issued on 04/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNUTSON 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 225 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 972 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

830 6TH ST S
KIRKLAND, WA 98033

Provider Details

NPI 1568584571
Specialty Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2007

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 KNUTSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$103

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.. To verify JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

153
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
191
Total Day Supply
3,288
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
NPPES-Specialty
Clonazepam
N/A

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

Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Overview

How JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. fits within the Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist landscape nationally.

225
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Providers in US
42
States with Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
972
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s 153 claims are below the specialty average of 972.

Nearby Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. specializes in Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist and practices in KIRKLAND, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. located?
JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. is located at 830 6TH ST S, KIRKLAND, WA, 98033. Phone: (425) 828-0543.
What is JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568584571, issued on 04/03/2007.
How many Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 225 Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist provider writes 972 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include NPPES-Specialty. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES KNUTSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES KNUTSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1568584571 with credentials M.D.. 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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