Janice Emma Knoefel, MD
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Janice Emma Knoefel is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
With over 49 years in family medicine, Janice Emma Knoefel, MD is a long-established geriatric medicine family medicine specialist in Albuquerque. Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine (class of 1977), she has been practicing for over 49 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have Alzheimer's/dementia, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 55% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 416dNPPES updated 2025-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4808 Mcmahon Blvd Nw Westside Family - Senior Health Center, Albuquerque, NM 87114-5010
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Mexico.
MIPS Score
202385.18/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
56
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
266
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Alzheimer's / Dementia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$419 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Janice Emma Knoefel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Janice Emma Knoefel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Janice Emma Knoefel for cognitive care, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Albuquerque required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Janice Emma Knoefel
NPI records show Dr. Knoefel as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-1754.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Janice Emma Knoefel
Practice Location
4808 Mcmahon Blvd Nw Westside Family - Senior Health Center, Albuquerque, NM 87114-5010
Mailing Address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310
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