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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knuckles, Dermatologist in Richmond, KY?
Dr. Melissa Knuckles, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, KY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Knuckles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knuckles’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knuckles’s office.
Is Dr. Knuckles board certified as a Dermatologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Knuckles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Knuckles speak?
Dr. Knuckles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Knuckles treat?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Knuckles diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Knuckles. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Flaky skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dry Skin
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- L853: Xerosis cutis
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Also known as:
- Acne
- Pimples
- Zits
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L709: Acne, unspecified
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rosacea
- Facial redness
- Adult acne
- Rosy cheeks condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L719: Rosacea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Rash around mouth
- Facial rash
- Dermatitis perioralis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L710: Perioral dermatitis
What procedures does Dr. Knuckles perform?
As a Dermatologist, Dr. Knuckles performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Knuckles. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Laceration Repair
- Complex Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
- Injury Stitching
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12042: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia - Medium)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips - Large)
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
- Precancerous Lesion Treatment
- Malignant Growth Destruction
- Laser Removal of Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Facial Skin Cancer Removal
- Large Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Laser Removal of Facial Lesion
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
- 17272: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17286: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter over 4.0 cm
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
- Skin Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Tangential skin biopsy
- Scoop biopsy
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy of Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11107: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal (Face/Ears)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (2.1-3.0 cm)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Lip Cancer Removal
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
- Malignant Melanoma Removal
- Wide Local Excision Skin
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17282: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11622: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11623: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Acne Surgery
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Milia Removal
- Comedone Extraction
- Cyst Drainage
- Pustule Removal
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 10040: Acne surgery (eg, marsupialization, opening or removal of multiple milia, comedones, cysts, pustules)
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Skin Cancer on Face/Ears
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body)
- Skin Cancer Lesion Destruction
- Malignant Lesion Destruction (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Skin Cancer Destruction (Body/Limbs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face)
- Facial Skin Cancer Treatment
- Malignant Lesion Removal (Trunk/Limbs)
- Laser Removal of Skin Cancer
- Cryosurgery for Skin Cancer
- Electrosurgery for Malignant Lesion
- Skin Cancer Laser Surgery
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesion
- Skin Cancer Removal (Non-Excisional)
- Facial Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Removal without Cutting
- Skin Cancer Destruction
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17281: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17261: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17271: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17283: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17263: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 17273: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; lesion diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Does Dr. Knuckles accept my insurance?
Dr. Knuckles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knuckles accept in Richmond, KY?
Dr. Knuckles in Richmond, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
United Church Homes
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knuckles' office located?
What is Dr. Knuckles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knuckles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821074360.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knuckles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knuckles
What is Dr. Melissa Knuckles's specialty?
Dr. Knuckles is a Dermatologist near Richmond, KY. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Knuckles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Knuckles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knuckles is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Saint Joseph London which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Melissa Knuckles accepting new patients in Richmond, KY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Knuckles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Knuckles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knuckles's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Knuckles?
Please contact Dr. Knuckles's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Knuckles have?
Dr. Melissa Knuckles is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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