Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD
Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles is a Dermatology specialist based in Corbin, KY with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles, MD practices as part of a group dermatologist practice in Corbin, KY. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 43dNPPES updated 2026-04-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1101 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701-3511
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.5%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,128
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,571
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,843
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7.74M
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$212.8k received from industry
404 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 9, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
4700 Exchange Ct Ste 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431-4450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Dermatology Care With Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Corbin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles
NPI records show Dr. Knuckles as active with telehealth listed in Corbin, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (606) 528-2881.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Louellen Forester Knuckles
Practice Location
1101 Master St, Corbin, KY 40701-3511
Mailing Address
4700 Exchange Ct Ste 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431-4450
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