Quick answers
- Does Melody J. Kniess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melody J. Kniess accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melody J. Kniess see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 637 Original Medicare patients and 2,075 services for Melody J. Kniess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melody J. Kniess's NPI number?
- 1033508023. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melody J. Kniess, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 637 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,075 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)630 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)447 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)242 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)165 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)151 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Melody J. Kniess works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melody J. Kniess at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Independence Health System Butler Memorial HospitaButler, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390168
- Independence Health System Clarion HospitalClarion, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390093
Practice locations
Addresses where Melody J. Kniess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 127 Oneida Valley Rd, Suite 400Butler, PA 16001 (866) 620‑6761
- 219 W Fairmont AveNew Castle, PA 16105 (833) 604‑7212
- 219 W Fairmont Ave, Bhs Womens Care AssociatesNew Castle, PA 16105 (844) 765‑2845
- 24 Doctors LnClarion, PA 16214
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melody J. Kniess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Butler Medical Providers360 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Butler
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Butler, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Butler Medical Providers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033508023 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians