Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ira Knepp, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician · Albany, GA

  • NPI 1174517379
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1009 N Monroe St
Albany, GA 317011970
(229) 883-0298

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2009
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #034002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174517379. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
912
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$87,854
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 209 197 $5
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 137 133 $85
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 119 115 $215
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 117 114 $49
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 108 107 $226
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 78 76 $93
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 71 67 $95
43450 Dilation of esophagus 29 27 $38
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 17 17 $172
43450 Dilation of esophagus 16 16 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$140
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 6 $100.32
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $39.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
394
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$11,951
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 185 73 $2,954
Omeprazole Generic 61 31 $1,298
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 43 42 $831
Famotidine Generic 35 15 $337
Sucralfate Generic 28 12 $1,483
Metronidazole Generic 16 16 $183
Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 13 0 $4,634
Nystatin Generic 13 12 $229

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ira Knepp's medical specialty?
Dr. Ira Knepp practices Gastroenterology Physician in Albany, GA.
Where does Dr. Ira Knepp practice?
Dr. Ira Knepp practices at 1009 N Monroe St, Albany, GA 317011970. Office phone: 2298830298.
What is Dr. Ira Knepp's NPI?
Dr. Ira Knepp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174517379, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Ira Knepp commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.