NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1508952060 M.D.
Verify on CMS → John Knudsen, M.D.
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Ferndale, 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 3,651 in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 258 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 430
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$206.98
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
John Knudsen, M.D. filed 3,753 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Ferndale, Washington, prescribing 86% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $206.98
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥91st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about John Knudsen, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508952060), first enumerated 10/04/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,753 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$206.98 in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Washington statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not John Knudsen, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: WMC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508952060 · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508952060
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 3,651
- RX-MID 3,753
- BOOK-THIN 134 in Washington
- PHOTO-ENUM Anthony Lamkin, MD · 2006
John Knudsen, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,753 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
John Knudsen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Knudsen, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,753 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508952060 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2006 |
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 John Knudsen, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$207
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 John Knudsen, M.D.. To verify John Knudsen, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
John Knudsen, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,753 2024 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 2024.
3,753
Total Claims
$365K
Total Drug Cost
258
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,331.933
- Total Day Supply
- 241,616
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $301K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Opioid Claims
- 67 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 97
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 99, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Knudsen, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
320 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
190 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
171 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
167 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
161 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 114
Levothyroxine Sodium
114 claims
- Omeprazole 95
Omeprazole
95 claims
- Metformin Hcl 89
Metformin Hcl
89 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 190 |
| Losartan Potassium | 171 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 |
| Lisinopril | 161 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 114 |
| Omeprazole | 95 |
| Metformin Hcl | 89 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 81 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 76 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview
How John Knudsen, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
3,651
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
430
Avg Claims per Provider
John Knudsen, M.D.'s 3,753 claims are above the specialty average of 430.
Nationwide Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Knudsen, both outside Washington so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Knudsen.
One of 134 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Washington, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Knudsen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in Ferndale, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Knudsen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, John Knudsen, M.D. wrote 3,753 Medicare Part D claims totaling $365K in drug costs for 258 beneficiaries.
Where is John Knudsen, M.D. located? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D. is located at 6046 PORTAL WAY, Ferndale, WA, 98248. Phone: (360) 734-2330.
What is John Knudsen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508952060, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does John Knudsen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $301K in brand drug costs.
Does John Knudsen, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Knudsen, M.D. had 67 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,651 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 430 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Knudsen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, John Knudsen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Knudsen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,753 Part D claims and 258 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Knudsen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Knudsen, M.D.'s NPI is 1508952060 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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