Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knights, Neurologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Karl Knights, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Knights graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Knights is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knights’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knights’s office at (816) 960-7601.
Where did Dr. Knights go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Knights speak?
Dr. Knights and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Knights treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Knights diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Knights. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Ataxia
- Cerebellar Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G119: Hereditary ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Which procedures does Dr. Knights perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karl Knights may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Knights' office.
Does Dr. Knights accept my insurance?
Dr. Knights accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 960-7601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knights accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Knights in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knights' office located?
Dr. Karl Knights' Primary Practice
4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 520
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 960-7601
What is Dr. Knights's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knights's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962817130.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knights?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knights
What is Dr. Karl Knights's specialty?
Dr. Knights is a Neurologist near Kansas City, MO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Knights to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karl Knights affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knights is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Karl Knights accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Karl Knights is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Knights offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knights's office at (816) 960-7601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Knights?
Please contact Dr. Knights's office at (816) 960-7601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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