Melissa Knuckles, MD
NPI 1821074360 · Dermatology Physician · Corbin, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Knuckles, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Corbin, KY (NPI 1821074360).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821074360
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22360 (KY)
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
20 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
2,893 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 | 862 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 505 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 397 | $52 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 272 | $103 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 264 | $6 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 1,362 | 719 |
| Mupirocin | 810 | 572 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 808 | 121 |
| Metronidazole | 779 | 455 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 675 | 360 |
| Tacrolimus | 351 | 217 |
| Hydrocortisone | 280 | 159 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212,775 across 404 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-10
- Certified
- 2026-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Knuckles's NPI number?
- Melissa Knuckles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821074360, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Knuckles's specialty?
- Melissa Knuckles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Knuckles located?
- Melissa Knuckles's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701-3511.
- What is Melissa Knuckles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Knuckles is (606) 528-2881.
- Does Melissa Knuckles accept Medicare?
- Melissa Knuckles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Knuckles's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Knuckles's NPI (1821074360) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.