2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1891805982 M.D.
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ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in DANVILLE, Kentucky. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 466 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
91.6233/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$235.6K
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DANVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 466 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6233/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $235.6K across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.6233 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1891805982

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,480 585% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

91.6233/100 8.523300000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.6233/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 91.6233/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 91.6233/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in DANVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1891805982. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 236 W MAIN ST, DANVILLE, KY, 40422, with a listed phone of (859) 238-7746. NPI 1891805982 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNETSCHE 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 2,480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 466 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.6233/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.9108, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

236 W MAIN ST
DANVILLE, KY 40422

Provider Details

NPI 1891805982
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.6233
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.9108
Quality
100
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT KNETSCHE, 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.

CENTRAL KENTUCKY SPINE SURGERY, PLLC
DANVILLE, KY
H2 REHABILITATION SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, LLC
LONDON, KY

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 ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$235.6K

Largest payer

Choice Spine, LLC

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,480
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
466
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,622
Total Day Supply
69,706
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
1,089 (43.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 214, 75-84: 140, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
830
Tramadol Hcl
639
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
384
Pregabalin
231
Carisoprodol
129
Prednisone
86
Oxycodone Hcl
47
Celecoxib
20
Fentanyl
16
Diclofenac Sodium
13

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s 2,480 claims are above the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in DANVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. wrote 2,480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 466 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6233/100 (Quality: 77.9108, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. located?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. is located at 236 W MAIN ST, DANVILLE, KY, 40422. Phone: (859) 238-7746.
What is ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891805982, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. had 1,089 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 43.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,480 Part D claims and 466 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT KNETSCHE, M.D.'s NPI is 1891805982 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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