Surgeon profile
John Knippers, MD
Ophthalmology · Show Low, AZ 85901NPI 1063608917
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology & urology tracked — more specialties coming.
808 Medicare cases/yr
523 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 550 | ▲ +7% | 320 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 222 | ≈ flat | 174 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 36 | ▲ +9% | 29 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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