STEPHEN KNECHT MD – NPI #1720050156
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

STEPHEN KNECHT is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FLAGSTAFF, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720050156 to STEPHEN KNECHT on February 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0004X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 31, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHEN KNECHT below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN KNECHT

NPI Number
1720050156
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN KNECHT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1485 N TURQUOISE DR
STE 200
FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 774-7757 Fax: (928) 226-3071
1 Other location(s):
150 Pioneer Ln
Bishop, CA 93514-2556
Phone: (760) 873-2623
Fax: (760) 873-2626
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 31, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for STEPHEN KNECHT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidAZ855322
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery (Primary)		 AZ 32496
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 AZ 32496
174400000X
- Specialist		 AZ 32496

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 1998
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN KNECHT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
      85 SIERRA PARK ROAD PO BOX 660
      MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546
    • NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
      150 PIONEER LANE
      BISHOP, CA 93514

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