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- 1812 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
About Dr. Knittel
Russell P. Knittel, MD practices emergency medicine in Redondo Beach, CA. Russell is a 1998 graduate of University of California, Davis School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Russell provided 687 services to 278 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861421711.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 374-5600
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1812 ARTESIA BLVD
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
- Spider or insect sting reaction
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerously low blood sugar
- Dangerous high blood sugar
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Women's Health
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Ectopic pregnancy
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
- Paracentesis
Breathing & Airway
- Emergency intubation
- Breathing Treatment
Critical Care
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
- Blood transfusion
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
- Rapid blood work
- Lumbar puncture
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest Needle Decompression
Medications
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
- Emergency epinephrine injection
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
- IV fluids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
687 services · 278 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
53 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
385 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc | Drug given | J7030 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
61 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
54 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
37 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
27 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other emergency physicians in Redondo Beach 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Knittel?
Dr. Knittel is an emergency physician in Redondo Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
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What is Dr. Knittel's address?
Dr. Knittel is listed at 1812 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Knittel?
The number on file is (310) 374-5600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Knittel?
Dr. Knittel's National Provider Identifier is 1861421711. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Knittel train?
Dr. Knittel attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Knittel have?
Dr. Knittel has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Knittel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knittel provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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