Melody Kniess
NPI 1033508023 · Medical Physician Assistant · New Castle, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melody Kniess is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in New Castle, PA (NPI 1033508023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033508023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA057432 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,989 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 630 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 447 | $73 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 242 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 165 | $71 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 151 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 175 | 87 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 93 | 61 |
| Fluorouracil | 91 | 80 |
| Ketoconazole | 74 | 29 |
| Metronidazole | 60 | 37 |
| Minoxidil | 48 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | 24 |
| Secukinumabbrand: Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,074 across 137 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-14
- Last updated
- 2023-08-31
- Certified
- 2023-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melody Kniess's NPI number?
- Melody Kniess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033508023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melody Kniess's specialty?
- Melody Kniess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melody Kniess located?
- Melody Kniess's practice location on file with NPPES is 219 W Fairmont Ave, New Castle, PA 16105-1909.
- What is Melody Kniess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melody Kniess is (833) 604-7212.
- Does Melody Kniess accept Medicare?
- Melody Kniess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melody Kniess's NPI active?
- Yes — Melody Kniess's NPI (1033508023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.