Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Knight, M.D.
Surgery Physician · Transplant Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1730111345
- 20 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6550 Fannin St, Suite 1601
Houston, TX 770302717
(713) 441-5141
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 17, 2017
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H6876
- Medicaid
- TX #104992605
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730111345. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
224
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$59,743
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 56 | 45 | $36 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 50 | 27 | $50 | |
50360 |
Transplantation of donor kidney | 37 | 37 | $1,366 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 33 | 17 | $85 | |
50323 |
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation | 19 | 19 | $31 | |
50325 |
Preparation of living donor kidney for transplantation | 17 | 17 | $44 | |
50327 |
Preparation of donor kidney and veins for transplantation | 12 | 12 | $49 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$28,473
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 8 | $15,171.22 | |
| One Lambda, INC. | 3 | $13,277.67 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $23.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
599
Patients
144
Total drug cost
$49,121
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 137 | 37 | $1,240 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 71 | 20 | $1,000 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 68 | 24 | $1,150 |
| Tacrolimus | Generic | 37 | 0 | $8,538 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 35 | 12 | $573 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 34 | 15 | $921 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | Generic | 29 | 0 | $881 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 28 | 12 | $469 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 26 | 24 | $173 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $532 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Knight's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Knight practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Knight practice?
Dr. Richard Knight practices at 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302717. Office phone: 7134415141.
What is Dr. Richard Knight's NPI?
Dr. Richard Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730111345, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Knight commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Transplantation of donor kidney (HCPCS 50360). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.