Penny Knichel, FNP
NPI 1437602737 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Penny Knichel, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1437602737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437602737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F340894-1 (NY)
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
9 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
1,284 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 543 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 322 | $78 |
| Instillation of Anti-Cancer Drug Into Bladder51720 | 166 | $34 |
| Complicated Change of Bladder Tube51710 | 93 | $64 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 45 | $18 |
| Simple Change of Bladder Tube51705 | 42 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 341 | 116 |
| Finasteride | 117 | 35 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 56 | 56 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 53 | 17 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 52 | 20 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 51 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 4 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
- 2016-08-03
- Last updated
- 2016-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Penny Knichel's NPI number?
- Penny Knichel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437602737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Penny Knichel's specialty?
- Penny Knichel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Penny Knichel located?
- Penny Knichel's practice location on file with NPPES is 124 Rosa Rd, Schenectady, NY 12308-2143.
- What is Penny Knichel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Penny Knichel is (518) 386-3691.
- Does Penny Knichel accept Medicare?
- Penny Knichel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Penny Knichel's NPI active?
- Yes — Penny Knichel's NPI (1437602737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.