Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Knous, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Fredonia, WI

  • NPI 1720012073
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
130 Meyer Ave
Fredonia, WI 530219474
(262) 692-9000
fax (262) 692-2797
Mailing address
935 N Grant St, Po Box 99
Port Washington, WI 530741459

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2016
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #2992

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720012073. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
223
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,420
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 72 72 $121
92134 Imaging of retina 44 35 $38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 37 30 $86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 28 28 $143
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 24 16 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 18 14 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fredonia Optometrist, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$694
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 8 $503.78
RxSight INC 1 $72.94
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $55.48
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $21.54
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $20.50
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$694

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
40
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$195
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 40 0 $195

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Knous's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Knous practices Optometrist in Fredonia, WI.
Where does Dr. Melissa Knous practice?
Dr. Melissa Knous practices at 130 Meyer Ave, Fredonia, WI 530219474. Office phone: 2626929000.
What is Dr. Melissa Knous's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Knous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720012073, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Knous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Knous accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Knous commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.