Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Knudsen, D.O.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Springfield, MO

  • NPI 1124258777
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2115 S Fremont Ave, Suite 3300
Springfield, MO 658042239
(417) 820-5200
fax (417) 820-5220
Mailing address
Po Box 505164
Saint Louis, MO 631505164

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 2, 2015
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Missouri #2015021892 · Alabama #DO.1164
Medicaid
MO #1124258777

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124258777. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
850
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,834
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 125 122 $5
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 123 122 $240
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 106 103 $104
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 81 78 $167
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 70 69 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 41 $84
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 39 33 $131
91010 Study of esophagus to assess movement 31 31 $60
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 29 29 $174
91037 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode 26 26 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CapsoVision, Inc. 1 $24.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,587
Patients
703
Total drug cost
$376,134
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 368 362 $7,957
Omeprazole Generic 336 96 $4,027
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 186 46 $2,892
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 141 44 $3,464
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 73 20 $59,628
Famotidine Generic 64 18 $528
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 58 18 $186,822
Colestipol Hcl Generic 56 15 $3,619
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 49 16 $1,169
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 46 11 $826

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Knudsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Knudsen practices Gastroenterology Physician in Springfield, MO.
Where does Dr. Christopher Knudsen practice?
Dr. Christopher Knudsen practices at 2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042239. Office phone: 4178205200.
What is Dr. Christopher Knudsen's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Knudsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124258777, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Knudsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Knudsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Knudsen 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); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.