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- 5105 Wmb, 101 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
About Dr. Knechtle
Based in Atlanta, GA, Stuart J. Knechtle, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Stuart is also listed as specializing in transplant surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Stuart cared for 35 Medicare patients across 35 services. The services billed most often include hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, transplantation of donor kidney, and preparation of donor kidney for transplantation. NPI 1013971670 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
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
- (404) 712-7944
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5105 WMB 101 WOODRUFF CIRCLE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
35 services · 35 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of donor kidney | Procedure | 50360 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation | Procedure | 50323 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
13 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
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.
Other general surgeons in Atlanta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Transplantation of donor kidney 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Knechtle?
Dr. Knechtle is a general surgeon in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Knechtle's address?
Dr. Knechtle is listed at 5105 Wmb 101 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Knechtle?
The number on file is (404) 712-7944. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Knechtle's NPI number?
Dr. Knechtle's National Provider Identifier is 1013971670. 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. Knechtle train?
Dr. Knechtle attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Knechtle been practicing?
Dr. Knechtle has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Knechtle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knechtle performs procedures including transplantation of donor kidney and preparation of donor kidney for transplantation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Knechtle confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Knechtle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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