NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist NPI 1568584571 M.D.
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Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist in Kirkland, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 227 in Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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)
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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
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Knutson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
Medicare Part D claims
153 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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.
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 227 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
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.
227
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 →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 227 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.