Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Knippers, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Show Low, AZ

  • NPI 1063608917
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1610 S White Mountain RD
Show Low, AZ 859017106
(602) 955-1000
fax (602) 508-4830
Mailing address
4800 N 22Nd St
Phoenix, AZ 850164701

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 30, 2019
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Arizona #43594 · Washington #MD 60101796 · New Mexico #MD2011-0502
Medicaid (2)
AZ #540872 · NM #26720787

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063608917. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,011
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$492,021
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 724 332 $27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 513 309 $519
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 492 304 $16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 290 144 $89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 260 260 $163
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 214 164 $296
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 103 97 $124
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 89 85 $124
92134 Imaging of retina 72 67 $39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 65 54 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Show Low Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 200. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $29.72
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 1 $14.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
666
Patients
216
Total drug cost
$43,735
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 153 50 $4,250
Timolol Maleate Generic 92 29 $967
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 82 20 $3,045
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 74 18 $1,629
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 71 43 $2,829
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 64 18 $2,178
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 53 38 $756
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 21 0 $288
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 18 0 $8,920
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 14 0 $10,751

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Knippers's medical specialty?
Dr. John Knippers practices Ophthalmology Physician in Show Low, AZ.
Where does Dr. John Knippers practice?
Dr. John Knippers practices at 1610 S White Mountain RD, Show Low, AZ 859017106. Office phone: 6029551000.
What is Dr. John Knippers's NPI?
Dr. John Knippers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063608917, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Knippers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Knippers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Knippers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye (HCPCS 68841). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.