Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Byron Knowles, M.D., PH.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1225586662
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Coffee RD
Modesto, CA 953554201
(916) 454-7533
Additional location
751 S. Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 885-5110
Additional location
991 Montague Expy Ste 104
Milpitas, CA 950356809
(408) 263-6073
fax (408) 263-6077
Mailing address
Po Box 255228
Sacramento, CA 958655228

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A152031

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225586662. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,851
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,196 200 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 382 272 $93
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 365 261 $54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 351 216 $132
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 268 219 $119
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 141 141 $116
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 39 27 $180
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 32 31 $127
11311 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 30 28 $142
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 28 28 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Modesto Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 171. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$886
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lilly USA, LLC 10 $301.12
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $175.68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $95.86
Leo Pharma INC. 3 $88.11
Genzyme Corporation 2 $75.50
Incyte Corporation 2 $47.56
Ucb, INC. 1 $44.33
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $34.15
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 1 $23.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$787
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,012
Patients
555
Total drug cost
$37,220
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 202 139 $3,614
Ketoconazole Generic 156 83 $3,943
Ciclopirox Generic 126 61 $5,907
Hydrocortisone Generic 121 70 $1,041
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 92 51 $6,626
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 59 23 $1,558
Fluorouracil Generic 56 46 $5,444
Mupirocin Generic 48 34 $434
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) Brand 34 19 $1,700
Permethrin Generic 34 16 $2,372

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Byron Knowles's medical specialty?
Dr. Byron Knowles practices Dermatology Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Byron Knowles practice?
Dr. Byron Knowles practices at 600 Coffee RD, Modesto, CA 953554201. Office phone: 9164547533.
What is Dr. Byron Knowles's NPI?
Dr. Byron Knowles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225586662, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Byron Knowles accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Byron Knowles accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Byron Knowles commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.