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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1812 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 902782906
(310) 374-5600
fax (310) 374-5602

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.