Active NPI 1679724041 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Crystal Y Knutson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Crystal Knutson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Crystal Knutson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3000 32ND AVE S.

Crystal Knutson is affiliated with Innovis Health Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, fusion of spine in lower back. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3000 32nd Ave S

Fargo, ND 581036132

Telephone 7013648000

Fax 7013648078

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dakota Specialty Institute Facility NPI 1851388961

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Fargo, ND

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs +7.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.9 Yrs

State Avg: 12.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

172 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (469 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

96.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knutson (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Fargo Specialty Average (10.9 Years) 10.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	133	$204.94	$77.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	55	$147.50	$52.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$279.42	$102.01
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	16	16	$5534.00	$198.38
27279 Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance	15	15	$2594.02	$102.17
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	14	14	$6443.04	$138.81
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	13	13	$4000.00	$92.39
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure	12	12	$658.33	$27.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	131	$195.00	$79.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	61	$140.52	$53.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$285.16	$106.68
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	19	$6746.45	$139.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	121	$127.49	$54.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	80	$187.70	$81.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	31	$73.30	$29.88
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	16	11	$1541.00	$32.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$247.33	$110.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$184.93	$68.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	80	$116.26	$55.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	57	$172.78	$83.05
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	22	22	$6330.00	$136.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$238.00	$112.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	63	$125.52	$42.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	37	$177.95	$65.56
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	19	$6330.00	$129.28
27279 Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance	14	11	$1733.41	$116.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$214.73	$60.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	49	$107.82	$41.48
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	29	29	$6548.28	$116.55
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	24	16	$1541.00	$31.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$157.91	$65.55
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	16	16	$5706.94	$193.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	64	$104.54	$42.01
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	16	$6626.72	$103.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	79	$102.53	$41.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	36	$147.96	$64.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	31	$63.24	$20.83
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	29	15	$1160.00	$27.44
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	22	15	$1541.00	$33.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$212.86	$107.38
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	21	21	$6330.00	$92.41
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	15	15	$4090.00	$99.27
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	11	11	$5515.00	$241.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License ND PAC0401

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Innovis Health Llc

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581036132

Phone: 7013648000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Zena Homan , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Adam Defoe , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003044975

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Leslie Myer , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003222878

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Dr. Zachary Ernst , MD

Surgery

NPI 1013295260

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Frederiksen , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1013319334

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Muhammad Waqas , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1013560473

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 10, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 10, 2012

Registered at 3000 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND 581036132 (Tel: 7013648000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 10, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 6001, FARGO, ND 581086001 (Tel: 7013648000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 10, 2012

Recorded as CRYSTAL KNUTSON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 10, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #PAC0401 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 03, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679724041

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 03, 2008

Last Update: October 10, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 6001

Fargo, ND 581086001

Phone: 7013648000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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