Edward Knish, MD
NPI 1356365878 · Internal Medicine Physician · Matthews, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Knish, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Matthews, NC (NPI 1356365878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356365878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30054 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,801 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 774 | $123 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 355 | $125 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 340 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 303 | $8 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 278 | $18 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 266 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 164 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 483 | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 453 | 110 |
| Omeprazole | 413 | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 377 | 116 |
| Lisinopril | 363 | 102 |
| Lorazepam | 275 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 332 N Trade StSuite 2000Matthews, NC 28105-1728Phone: (704) 302-8500Fax: (704) 302-8501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Knish's NPI number?
- Edward Knish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356365878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Knish's specialty?
- Edward Knish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Knish located?
- Edward Knish's practice location on file with NPPES is 630 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105-5322.
- What is Edward Knish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Knish is (704) 495-6334.
- Does Edward Knish accept Medicare?
- Edward Knish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Knish's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Knish's NPI (1356365878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.