2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1215924030 M.D.
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JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$63.95
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. filed 3,214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in NEW YORK, New York, prescribing 97% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
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 MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,214 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 MCKNIGHT, M.D. 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 MCKNIGHT, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2005

NPI 1215924030

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Niche

658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,214 215% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,019

Specialty distribution in New York

How Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within New York

1. Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) 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 MCKNIGHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 154 W 127TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027, with a listed phone of (404) 688-1350. NPI 1215924030 was issued on 10/06/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCKNIGHT 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 3,214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $275K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 658 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,019 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

154 W 127TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10027

Provider Details

NPI 1215924030
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/06/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. 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.

METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC
NEW YORK, NY

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

Total received

$64

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.. To verify JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 3,214 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,214
Total Claims
$275K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,303
Total Day Supply
98,373
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$210K
Generic Drug Cost
$65K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 17, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Zolpidem Tartrate
261
Trazodone Hcl
222
Clonazepam
188
Escitalopram Oxalate
151
Aripiprazole
138
Sertraline Hcl
131
Quetiapine Fumarate
129
Fluoxetine Hcl
123
Risperidone
106
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
96

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

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

658
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,019
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s 3,214 claims are above the specialty average of 1,019.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCKNIGHT.

Compare Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. wrote 3,214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $275K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. located?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. is located at 154 W 127TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027. Phone: (404) 688-1350.
What is JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215924030, issued on 10/06/2005.
Does JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $210K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 658 Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Zolpidem Tartrate, Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,214 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1215924030 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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