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LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.

Chiropractor in RAINBOW CITY, Alabama. 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · Chiropractor avg: 824

What the federal data shows

LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Chiropractor in RAINBOW CITY, Alabama.

18
Part D claims, 2023

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LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

18 0th percentile higher than 0% 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 LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2006

NPI 1861597544

Primary specialty

Chiropractor

High-volume

95,153 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 824

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Chiropractor share within Alabama

1. Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Chiropractor share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Chiropractor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Chiropractor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Chiropractor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Chiropractor) — 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).

LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Chiropractor provider holding D.C. credentials at 3326 RAINBOW DR, RAINBOW CITY, AL, 35906, with a listed phone of (256) 442-1118. NPI 1861597544 was issued on 09/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNIGHTEN 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 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $223 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.

Chiropractor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 95,153 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 824 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

3326 RAINBOW DR
RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906

Provider Details

NPI 1861597544
Specialty Chiropractor
Credentials D.C.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. 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.

L. STEVEN KNIGHTEN, DC PC
RAINBOW CITY, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

18
Total Claims
$223
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30
Total Day Supply
756
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$223

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47

Chiropractor Overview

How LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. fits within the Chiropractor landscape nationally.

95,153
Chiropractor Providers in US
56
States with Chiropractor
824
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s 18 claims are below the specialty average of 824.

Nearby Chiropractor Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s specialty?
LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. specializes in Chiropractor and practices in RAINBOW CITY, Alabama. Credentials: D.C..
How much does LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $223 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. located?
LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. is located at 3326 RAINBOW DR, RAINBOW CITY, AL, 35906. Phone: (256) 442-1118.
What is LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s NPI number?
LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861597544, issued on 09/14/2006.
How many Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 95,153 Chiropractor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Chiropractor provider writes 824 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. accept Medicare?
LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s credentials?
LUCAUS KNIGHTEN, D.C.'s NPI is 1861597544 with credentials D.C.. 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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