Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Knetsche, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Danville, KY

  • NPI 1891805982
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
236 W Main St, Suite 202
Danville, KY 404221876
(859) 238-7746
fax (859) 236-0261

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 15, 2010
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #42368
Medicaid
KY #7100090390

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891805982. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,943
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$426,099
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 1,839 145 $1
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 1,339 180 $8
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 518 338 $60
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 129 91 $255
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 118 83 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 73 $83
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 96 37 $189
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 91 35 $228
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 76 $114
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 82 66 $236

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 190. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$235,582
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Choice Spine, LLC 10 $235,581.95

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$192,561
Consulting Fee
$30,400
Travel and Lodging
$12,030
Food and Beverage
$591

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,418
Patients
779
Total drug cost
$35,350
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 830 206 $9,912
Tramadol Hcl Generic 639 162 $4,246
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 384 142 $5,339
Pregabalin Generic 231 78 $10,429
Carisoprodol Generic 129 68 $711
Prednisone Generic 86 74 $277
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 47 38 $620
Celecoxib Generic 20 0 $1,777
Fentanyl Generic 16 0 $1,825
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 13 0 $171

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Knetsche's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Knetsche practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Danville, KY.
Where does Dr. Robert Knetsche practice?
Dr. Robert Knetsche practices at 236 W Main St, Danville, KY 404221876. Office phone: 8592387746.
What is Dr. Robert Knetsche's NPI?
Dr. Robert Knetsche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891805982, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Knetsche accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Knetsche accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Knetsche commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (HCPCS J7050); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.