Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Susan L. Knowles

MD · Rheumatology · University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
897 IRONWOOD DR
Minden, NV 89423
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 20 Years Practicing
873
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
20
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Knowles

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Nevada, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Knowles is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 89423, NV — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (775) 782-1610 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Knowles Does

Dr. Knowles served 873 Medicare patients across 1,516 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 103% above the average Rheumatology in Nevada (429 patients across 23 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)1,176679
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)16423
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)3126
Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)3030
Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im (91320)2828

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Knowles billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Knowles is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Carson Valley Health

Gardnerville, NV
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

Carson City, NV
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Renown Regional Medical Center

Reno, NV
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Banner Churchill Community Hospital

Fallon, NV
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Northern Inyo Hospital

Bishop, CA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Knowles practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Knowles offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 897 IRONWOOD DR, Minden, NV 89423
Phone: (775) 782-1610

Area Safety Grade

B+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

31.2217

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 89423, NV

If Dr. Knowles isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 89423, NV:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sreekanth ChintamaneniRheumatology89100.2 mi
Richard J. ZogalaRheumatology814598.1 mi
Artur KalutaRheumatology193802.7 mi
Christopher ChongRheumatology738802.7 mi
Christopher J. InserraRheumatology802.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Knowles takes three steps:

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Susan L. Knowles: Common Questions

Does Dr. Knowles accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Knowles is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Knowles depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 89423, NV →
Where is Dr. Knowles's office?
Dr. Knowles practices at 897 IRONWOOD DR, Minden, NV 89423. Phone: (775) 782-1610.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Knowles accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (775) 782-1610 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 89423, NV to see available options.
Does Dr. Knowles offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Knowles is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Knowles?
Dr. Knowles graduated in 2006 and has been practicing for approximately 20 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Knowles treated 873 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Knowles is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (775) 782-1610 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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