Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Knittel

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse · Visalia, CA

  • NPI 1417502022
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 932916237
(559) 624-2000
Additional location
370 Hawthorne Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 869-6511
Mailing address
1315 Saint Francis Dr
Los Banos, CA 936353042

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2022
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #138978 · California #95119272

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417502022. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,679
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 22 22 $160
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 20 20 $134
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 11 11 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Visalia Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Knittel's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Knittel practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Visalia, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Knittel practice?
Dr. Michael Knittel practices at 400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 932916237. Office phone: 5596242000.
What is Dr. Michael Knittel's NPI?
Dr. Michael Knittel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417502022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Knittel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Knittel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Knittel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.