Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Kniese, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1962796102
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1633 N Capitol Ave, Suite 680
Indianapolis, IN 462021261
(317) 962-8857
Additional location
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 462021239
(888) 484-3258
Mailing address
250 N Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 462194959

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01072378A
Medicaid
IN #201103270

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962796102. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
499
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$53,429
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 122 72 $62
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 102 40 $199
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 58 28 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 35 22 $111
31629 Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope 31 31 $118
31627 Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope 21 21 $88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 21 19 $84
31654 Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound 20 20 $61
31628 Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 15 15 $37
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 14 13 $19

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,601
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Cook Incorporated 2 $1,125.00
Pulmonx Corporation 3 $1,124.76
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 2 $214.85
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc 1 $136.48

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,125
Travel and Lodging
$934
Food and Beverage
$327
Education
$215

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
250
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$106,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 74 16 $63,690
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 42 24 $1,651
Prednisone Generic 41 18 $278
Montelukast Sodium Generic 19 0 $599
Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 19 0 $20,276
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 16 0 $10,816
Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 15 0 $1,072
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 12 0 $7,903
Azithromycin Generic 12 0 $84

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Kniese's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kniese practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kniese practice?
Dr. Christopher Kniese practices at 1633 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 462021261. Office phone: 3179628857.
What is Dr. Christopher Kniese's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kniese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962796102, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kniese accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kniese accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kniese commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.