Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Corbin, KY

Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Corbin, Kentucky. She went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. Her current practice location is 1101 East Master Street, Corbin, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 528-2881.

Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 22360) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1821074360.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD
1101 East Master Street,
Corbin, KY 40701-3511
(606) 528-2881
(696) 528-0293

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience43 Years
Location1101 East Master Street, Corbin, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821074360
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830240514
  • Enrollment ID: I20090622000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821074360NPI-NPPES
64223605MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 22360 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KYHospital
Baptist Health CorbinCorbin, KYHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMelissa L F Knuckles Md Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700928140
PECOS PAC ID: 1153367057
Enrollment ID: O20090622000072

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD
1101 Master St,
Corbin, KY 40701-3511

Ph: (606) 528-2881
Dr Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD
1101 East Master Street,
Corbin, KY 40701-3511

Ph: (606) 528-2881

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