Laurie Knepper, MD
NPI 1659472595 · Specialist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurie Knepper, MD is a Specialist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1659472595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659472595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD043957E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 24 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 19 | $165 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 50 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0426 | 13 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 205 | 43 |
| Topiramate | 170 | 34 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 137 | 36 |
| Naratriptan Hcl | 112 | 25 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 102 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 91 | 36 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 72 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 207 Foote AveJamestown, NY 14701-7077Phone: (412) 647-9494
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2026-01-29
- Certified
- 2026-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurie Knepper's NPI number?
- Laurie Knepper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659472595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurie Knepper's specialty?
- Laurie Knepper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Laurie Knepper located?
- Laurie Knepper's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Lytton Ave Ste 120, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481.
- What is Laurie Knepper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurie Knepper is (412) 647-9494.
- Does Laurie Knepper accept Medicare?
- Laurie Knepper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurie Knepper's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurie Knepper's NPI (1659472595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.