Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Kneifel, MD PLLC

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Canton, NY

  • NPI 1861598963
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6119 US Highway 11
Canton, NY 136173991
(315) 261-5850
Additional location
96 Court St
Plattsburgh, NY 129012733
(518) 561-2281
fax (518) 562-3321
Mailing address
50 Leroy St
Potsdam, NY 136761786

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2021
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #2230681
Medicaid
NY #02361833

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861598963. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
546
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$34,361
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 231 150 $63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 182 90 $51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 81 81 $79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 39 37 $94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 13 12 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Canton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$221
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $220.60

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$221

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
48
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$545
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ibuprofen Generic 35 26 $364
Naproxen Generic 13 0 $181

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Kneifel's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Kneifel practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Canton, NY.
Where does Dr. Thomas Kneifel practice?
Dr. Thomas Kneifel practices at 6119 US Highway 11, Canton, NY 136173991. Office phone: 3152615850.
What is Dr. Thomas Kneifel's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Kneifel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861598963, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Kneifel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Kneifel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Kneifel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.