Karl Nelson Knights, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Karl Nelson Knights is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Kansas City, MO with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MO can see Karl Nelson Knights, M.D. in person in Kansas City or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 12+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Kansas City area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and parkinson. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.29/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4400 Broadway St Ste 520, Kansas City, MO 64111
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202377.29/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
650
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
874
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,829
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.20M
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Parkinson's Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$256 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 Karl Nelson Knights's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karl Nelson Knights
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karl Nelson Knights for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Kansas City 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 Karl Nelson Knights
NPI records show Dr. Knights as active with telehealth listed in Kansas City, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 960-7600.
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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Practice Location
4400 Broadway St Ste 520, Kansas City, MO 64111
Mailing Address
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
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