JOSHUA KNIPE
NPI 1437608775
Physician Assistant in Bethlehem, PA

Q: What is Joshua Knipe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Knipe is 1437608775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2016.

Q: What is Joshua Knipe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Knipe was last updated on September 28, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(484) 526-2200(484) 526-6459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Joshua Knipe NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSHUA KNIPE (NPI 1437608775) is an individual physician assistant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OA003887) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437608775

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA KNIPE

Location Address801 OSTRUM STBethlehem, PA 18015-1000

Mailing Address801 Ostrum StBethlehem, PA 18015-1000 · (484) 526-2200 · Fax (484) 526-6459

Phone(484) 526-2200

Fax(484) 526-6459

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2016

✔ NPI 1437608775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · OA003887

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

801 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joshua Knipe is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648559716

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161111001782

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

82 services81 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

40 services37 patients

Ultrasound scan of chest 76604

An ultrasound scan of the chest is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures within your chest, such as your heart and lungs. It's a safe, painless method that helps doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions.

19 services19 patients

Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 76705

A limited ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to produce images of the abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. This helps to identify any abnormalities or issues.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390049

Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MELANIE KAY TUROCK D.O.

Emergency Medicine

801 OSTRUM ST, DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

Northampton County (610) 954-4903

KELLY HAY

Emergency Medicine