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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KNUTSON
Based in Escondido, CA, Thomas R. Knutson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Thomas graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1982. Thomas is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
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What is Dr. Knutson's specialty?
Dr. Knutson is an orthopedic surgeon in Escondido, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Knutson?
Dr. Knutson is listed at 1955 CITRACADO PKWY SUITE 200, Escondido, CA 92029. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Knutson?
The number on file is (760) 743-4789. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Knutson's NPI number?
Dr. Knutson's National Provider Identifier is 1962409938. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Knutson's medical education?
Dr. Knutson attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Knutson been practising?
Dr. Knutson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Knutson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Knutson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 743-4789
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1955 CITRACADO PKWY SUITE 200
Escondido, CA 92029
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
17,147 services · 2,251 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
338 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
83 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
80 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
385 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
256 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
210 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
32 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
12,295 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
2,112 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
98 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Escondido 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.