NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatric Cardiology Physician NPI 1790769586 MD
Verify on CMS → Kenneth Knecht, MD
Pediatric Cardiology Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,663 in Pediatric Cardiology 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
158
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Cardiology Physician avg: 93
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kenneth Knecht, MD filed 158 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pediatric Cardiology Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas, prescribing 89% generic.
- 158
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥34th
- 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 Kenneth Knecht, MD
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 1790769586), first enumerated 12/05/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 158 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
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1790769586 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1790769586
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-NARROW 2,663
- RX-LIGHT 158
- BOOK-THIN 24 in Arkansas
- PHOTO-ENUM Naveen Manohar, M.D. · 2005
Kenneth Knecht, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
158 ≥ 34th percentile 34% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kenneth Knecht, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Kenneth Knecht, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
158 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Pediatric Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas 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 Pediatric Cardiology Physician. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1790769586 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/05/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kenneth Knecht, 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.
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC
Little Rock, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenneth Knecht, MD - brand share 11.0%
Pediatric Cardiology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 158 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.
158
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 178
- Total Day Supply
- 5,225
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $13K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 26.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.00
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Knecht, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
33 claims
- Lisinopril 13
Lisinopril
13 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe… 13
Mycophenolate Mofetil
13 claims
- Tacrolimus 13
Tacrolimus
13 claims
- Entresto 12
Entresto
12 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 12
Hydrochlorothiazide
12 claims
- Cyclosporine Modif… 11
Cyclosporine Modified
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pravastatin Sodium | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 13 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 13 |
| Tacrolimus | 13 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 12 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 |
| Cyclosporine Modified Cyclosporine, Modified | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Overview
How Kenneth Knecht, MD fits within the Pediatric Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
2,663
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Cardiology Physician
93
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Knecht, MD's 158 claims are above the specialty average of 93.
Nationwide Pediatric Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Knecht, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Knecht.
One of 24 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Michael Angtuaco
MD
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Sylvia Angtuaco
MD
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Thomas Best
MD
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Tanmay Bhamare
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Elijah Bolin
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Compare Pediatric Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Knecht, MD's specialty? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD specializes in Pediatric Cardiology Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kenneth Knecht, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kenneth Knecht, MD wrote 158 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Knecht, MD located? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD is located at 1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-3, Little Rock, AR, 72202. Phone: (501) 364-1479.
What is Kenneth Knecht, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790769586, issued on 12/05/2005.
Does Kenneth Knecht, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,663 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider writes 93 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Knecht, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Knecht, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pravastatin Sodium, Lisinopril, Mycophenolate Mofetil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Knecht, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 158 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Knecht, MD's credentials? ▼
Kenneth Knecht, MD's NPI is 1790769586 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
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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