Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Knepler, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1336105311
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.0 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 857245030
(520) 626-6114 - Mailing address
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2701 E Elvira RD
Tucson, AZ 857567124
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 16, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arizona #44597 · Ohio #35-069480
- Medicaid (3)
- IN #200346020 · KY #64088032 · OH #2509066
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336105311. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
276
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$35,651
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 86 | 42 | $209 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 55 | 43 | $53 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 40 | 23 | $116 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 31 | 20 | $94 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 24 | 19 | $95 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 14 | 13 | $43 | |
31652 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | 14 | 13 | $197 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $130 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Tucson Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,953
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 8 | $1,706.35 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 2 | $246.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
223
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$60,191
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Generic | 60 | 20 | $662 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 46 | 0 | $37,953 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 43 | 20 | $89 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 29 | 15 | $1,482 |
| Flovent Hfa (Fluticasone Propionate) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $8,358 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $6,151 |
| Advair Hfa (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $5,497 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Knepler's medical specialty?
Dr. James Knepler practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. James Knepler practice?
Dr. James Knepler practices at 1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 857245030. Office phone: 5206266114.
What is Dr. James Knepler's NPI?
Dr. James Knepler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336105311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Knepler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Knepler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Knepler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.