Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Knust, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Cottonwood, AZ

  • NPI 1538492053
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
651 W Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 863264006
(877) 634-7333
fax (866) 984-3891
Mailing address
8 E Cottonwood St
Cottonwood, AZ 863264382

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kansas #53-76519-072

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538492053. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
376
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,597
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 274 48 $54
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 54 29 $12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 36 31 $78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,525
Patients
238
Total drug cost
$65,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 396 55 $15,880
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 384 56 $11,390
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 112 22 $5,412
Gabapentin Generic 101 23 $2,186
Pregabalin Generic 89 12 $4,149
Tramadol Hcl Generic 85 17 $1,127
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 75 14 $12,174
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 55 0 $1,621
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 47 0 $1,010
Buprenorphine Hcl Generic 38 0 $2,847

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicole Knust's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Knust practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Cottonwood, AZ.
Where does Dr. Nicole Knust practice?
Dr. Nicole Knust practices at 651 W Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 863264006. Office phone: 8776347333.
What is Dr. Nicole Knust's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Knust's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538492053, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Knust accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Knust accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Knust commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.