Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carol Kniess, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Sayre, PA

  • NPI 1053606954
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Guthrie Sq
Sayre, PA 188401625
(267) 902-2535

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 25, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS017902

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053606954. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
381
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$52,603
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 170 165 $116
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 164 160 $170
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 34 33 $70
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 13 12 $206

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Sayre Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carol Kniess's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Kniess practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Sayre, PA.
Where does Dr. Carol Kniess practice?
Dr. Carol Kniess practices at 1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 188401625. Office phone: 2679022535.
What is Dr. Carol Kniess's NPI?
Dr. Carol Kniess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053606954, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Kniess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Kniess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Kniess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.