Susan L. Knippel, RN, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Susan L. Knippel is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Houston, TX with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(713) 792-6161Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
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Susan L. Knippel, RN, FNP has practiced nursing for 28+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 28+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2,053 Nurse Practitioner providers in TXSee all Nurse Practitioner in Houston28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.

MIPS Score

2023

81.39/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

44

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

16

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $308

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+52%)73%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+52%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+14%)34%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Susan L. Knippel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Susan L. Knippel for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Houston 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 Susan L. Knippel

NPI records show Dr. Knippel as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-6161.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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