Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melody Kniess
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · New Castle, PA
- NPI 1033508023
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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219 W Fairmont Ave
New Castle, PA 161051909
(833) 604-7212
fax (724) 202-7883 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1549
Butler, PA 160031549
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MA057432
- Medicaid
- PA #1032079020001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033508023. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,599
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$135,478
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 781 | 207 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 594 | 510 | $73 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 333 | 289 | $43 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 212 | 183 | $77 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 172 | 139 | $90 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 159 | 124 | $104 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 109 | 109 | $91 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 85 | 53 | $41 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 55 | 50 | $46 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $136 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in New Castle Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,074
Transactions
134
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 33 | $676.78 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 17 | $355.57 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 9 | $305.54 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 9 | $301.18 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 16 | $255.81 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 11 | $223.17 | |
| Leo Pharma INC. | 8 | $206.19 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 5 | $140.47 | |
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $112.45 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $106.69 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $103.29 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 3 | $65.72 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $65.02 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $53.75 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, INC. | 2 | $34.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
978
Patients
499
Total drug cost
$945,694
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 175 | 89 | $10,317 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 132 | 82 | $1,382 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 111 | 101 | $9,729 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 80 | 40 | $1,686 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 63 | 11 | $1,276 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 62 | 35 | $2,130 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 55 | 36 | $3,365 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 47 | 25 | $5,992 |
| Imiquimod | Generic | 41 | 31 | $1,749 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 39 | 17 | $1,934 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melody Kniess's medical specialty?
Dr. Melody Kniess practices Medical Physician Assistant in New Castle, PA.
Where does Dr. Melody Kniess practice?
Dr. Melody Kniess practices at 219 W Fairmont Ave, New Castle, PA 161051909. Office phone: 8336047212.
What is Dr. Melody Kniess's NPI?
Dr. Melody Kniess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033508023, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melody Kniess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melody Kniess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melody Kniess 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.