Quick answers
- Does Edward J. Knish Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward J. Knish Jr. 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 Edward J. Knish Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 4,468 services for Edward J. Knish Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward J. Knish Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356365878. 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 Edward J. Knish Jr., 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 | 486 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,468 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)774 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)355 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)340 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)303 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)278 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 pressure63%
- Arthritis38%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Edward J. Knish Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward J. Knish Jr. 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.
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
- Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterMatthews, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340171
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward J. Knish Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 630 Matthews Township PkwyMatthews, NC 28105 (704) 495‑6334
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward J. Knish Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tryon Medical Partners, PLLC141 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Matthews
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Matthews, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tryon Medical Partners, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356365878 |
| 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