Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lisa Knuffman, CNP
Physician Assistant · Quincy, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Knuffman
Dr. Lisa Knuffman is a physician assistant in Quincy, IL, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Knuffman performed 52,334 Medicare services across 1,477 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Knuffman received a total of $1,820 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Knuffman 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in IL
$1,820 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗52,334
Medicare services
Top 0% in IL for physician assistant
1,477
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Injectafer) An intravenous injection of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron replacement medication. |
17,250 | $1 | $4 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 8,800 | $44 | $124 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
8,460 | $2 | $19 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
7,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,540 | $19 | $54 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,288 | $0 | $2 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 810 | $1 | $14 |
| 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. |
768 | $79 | $287 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 700 | $0 | $3 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 535 | $3 | $8 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
303 | $2 | $11 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
262 | $1 | $3 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
240 | $74 | $1,264 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
238 | $10 | $77 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
220 | $81 | $506 |
| Injection, potassium chloride, per 2 meq | 210 | $0 | $2 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
120 | $2 | $14 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
116 | $18 | $122 |
| 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. |
103 | $9 | $65 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
103 | $18 | $117 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
95 | $39 | $235 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
90 | $40 | $245 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
77 | $6 | $61 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
69 | $2 | $18 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
63 | $20 | $183 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
56 | $117 | $385 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
37 | $15 | $91 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 37 | $130 | $3,590 |
| Blood sample collection from implanted device This procedure involves drawing a blood sample directly from a medical device that has been surgically placed in the body. |
36 | $19 | $111 |
| IV chemotherapy initiation with community continuation Initiation of an intravenous chemotherapy infusion in a clinic using clinic supplies, with continuation of the infusion in a community setting such as home or assisted living. |
30 | $167 | $643 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
29 | $21 | $108 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
27 | $13 | $76 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
26 | $1 | $16 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
24 | $13 | $73 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
19 | $8 | $58 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
19 | $12 | $66 |
| Intravenous push injection of new drug or substance A healthcare provider injects a new medication or substance directly into a vein using a push technique. |
19 | $35 | $204 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
15 | $4 | $19 |
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.
34.3% high complexity
63.8% medium
1.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,820
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $455/year across 4 years
Top 14% in IL for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
89
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
$1,597 (87.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$223 (12.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$718
2023
$540
2022
$386
2021
$177
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$103
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$78
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$71
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$57
Celgene Corporation
$50
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$27
EMD Serono, Inc.
$21
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Genentech USA, Inc.
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 35.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$284
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$252
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$158
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$142
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$124
Celgene Corporation
$108
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$83
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$38
PFIZER INC.
$37
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Amgen Inc.
$31
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$25
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
EMD Serono, Inc.
$21
Seagen Inc.
$20
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$20
Eisai Inc.
$19
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$19
Exelixis Inc.
$17
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$16
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 38.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALUNBRIG · BOSULIF · BRAFTOVI · CABOMETYX · COSELA · Columvi · DARZALEX · ENHERTU · ERLEADA · Enhertu · FOTIVDA · GILOTRIF · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kyprolis · LIBTAYO · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · MEKINIST · Nplate · OPDIVO · Orserdu · PLUVICTO · PROMACTA · Pomalyst · Poteligeo · REBLOZYL · RYBREVANT · SCEMBLIX · SOMATULINE DEPOT · TECVAYLI · TUKYSA · Trodelvy · VENCLEXTA · Vonjo · Vyloy · XARELTO · Xospata · Zoladex
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
50.6
County median income
$64,962
Nearest hospital
BLESSING HOSPITAL
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. Knuffman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of IL peers, with 17 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. Knuffman experienced with iron infusion (injectafer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Knuffman performed 17,250 iron infusion (injectafer) 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. Knuffman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Knuffman received a total of $1,820 from 32 companies across 89 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. Knuffman's costs compare to other physician assistants in Quincy?
Dr. Knuffman's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Knuffman) 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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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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