Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Knitig, DO
Family Medicine · Cartersville, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Knitig from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Knitig
Dr. Christopher Knitig is a family medicine specialist in Cartersville, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Knitig performed 5,346 Medicare services across 2,595 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Knitig received a total of $1,770 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Knitig is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$1,770 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,346
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for family medicine
2,595
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~356 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,975 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
599 | $78 | $158 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
330 | $8 | $15 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
272 | $8 | $40 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
260 | $10 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
224 | $55 | $108 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
223 | $16 | $70 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
186 | $13 | $70 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
125 | $2 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
100 | $9 | $45 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 93 | $5 | $35 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
92 | $9 | $53 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
65 | $29 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
62 | $6 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
62 | $5 | $25 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
57 | $69 | $97 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
57 | $122 | $161 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
49 | $9 | $72 |
| 3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities. |
45 | $21 | $70 |
| Screening mammography An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. |
44 | $82 | $320 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
38 | $8 | $45 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
32 | $15 | $80 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
29 | $8 | $50 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $47 | $199 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
27 | $29 | $110 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses manual techniques to move muscles and joints in three to four areas of the body. |
25 | $27 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
25 | $38 | $125 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
21 | $145 | $1,400 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
21 | $19 | $95 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
20 | $15 | $65 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
20 | $17 | $35 |
| Annual depression screening | 18 | $17 | $40 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $16 | $60 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
16 | $3 | $25 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
14 | $143 | $1,900 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
14 | $13 | $85 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
13 | $7 | $25 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
13 | $38 | $90 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
12 | $50 | $160 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
12 | $18 | $35 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
12 | $154 | $470 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,770
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $442/year across 4 years
Top 31% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
99
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,770 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$913
2023
$618
2022
$212
2020
$27
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$228
PFIZER INC.
$102
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$101
Lilly USA, LLC
$97
ABBVIE INC.
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$37
Amgen Inc.
$30
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$298
ABBVIE INC.
$230
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$216
PFIZER INC.
$188
Lilly USA, LLC
$170
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$102
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$97
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$81
Amgen Inc.
$49
Abbott Laboratories
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$20
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AREXVY · Adzenys XR-ODT · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · COMIRNATY · CYCLOSET · ELIQUIS · ELYXYB - CELECOXIB · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · GEMTESA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Ozempic · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RINVOQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZEPBOUND
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
265
Per 100K population
238.4
County median income
$79,431
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT CARTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Knitig is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Knitig experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Knitig performed 1,975 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Knitig receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Knitig received a total of $1,770 from 24 companies across 99 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Knitig's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Cartersville?
Dr. Knitig's average Medicare payment per service is $20. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Knitig) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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