Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Russell Knittel, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Redondo Beach, CA
- NPI 1861421711
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1812 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 902782906
(310) 374-5600
fax (310) 374-5602
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 6, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A72017
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861421711. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
997
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$32,840
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 602 | 52 | $0 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 90 | 54 | $98 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 85 | 51 | $16 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 57 | 57 | $122 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 50 | 38 | $139 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 48 | 48 | $180 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 28 | 20 | $2 | |
J7644 |
Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram | 19 | 16 | $0 | |
J7620 |
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme | 18 | 16 | $0 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Redondo Beach Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Russell Knittel's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Knittel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Redondo Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Russell Knittel practice?
Dr. Russell Knittel practices at 1812 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 902782906. Office phone: 3103745600.
What is Dr. Russell Knittel's NPI?
Dr. Russell Knittel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861421711, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Knittel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Knittel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Knittel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.