Nicole Friece Knust, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Nicole Friece Knust, RN, MSN, FNP-BC has been part of the Cottonwood medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1253dNPPES updated 2022-12-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
651 W Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4006
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better71.67%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+66.6 pts)
71.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
68
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
181
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,698
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $114k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 30, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
8 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4382
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Nicole Friece Knust
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Friece Knust for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Cottonwood 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 Nicole Friece Knust
Dr. Knust is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cottonwood, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 634-7333.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicole Friece Knust
Practice Location
651 W Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4006
Mailing Address
8 E Cottonwood St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4382
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