In 2024, Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, ophthalmic biometry, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye exam

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD had a list price for eye exam, and eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

By Affordability:

capsulotomy

eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Dakota, Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for capsulotomy, eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	51
doctor visit	150
eye procedures	1864
laser treatment	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	256

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	127
eye procedures	1839
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	225

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1049
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	249
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	72
doctor visit	122
eye procedures	1811
laser treatment	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	226

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	235
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	140
eye procedures	1727
laser treatment	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	790
Female	1264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2000
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	806
85 and over	442
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	130
eye procedures	1581
laser treatment	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	941
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	201
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	115
eye procedures	1689
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1020
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	214
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	99
eye procedures	1682
laser treatment	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	656

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1049
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	199
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	79
doctor visit	95
eye procedures	1577
laser treatment	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	211
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	44
eye procedures	1204
laser treatment	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	157
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	86
doctor visit	95
eye procedures	1781
laser treatment	86

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1085
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	211
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	72
eye procedures	1539
laser treatment	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	981
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	403
85 and over	192
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	78
doctor visit	44
eye procedures	1390
laser treatment	78

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	201
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	59
doctor visit	250
eye procedures	1187
laser treatment	59

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	203
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in #c Brookings, SD were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	70
doctor visit	114
eye procedures	1605
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	618
Male	395

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	983
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	401
85 and over	208
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	380

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Dakota.

Licensed In: South Dakota

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.36 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in #c Brookings, SD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$51 XIIDRA $51
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$16 Infiniti $16
Allergan Inc.	$15 LUMIGAN $15
Optos, Inc.	$14 P200TxE $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$45
Education	$38
Entertainment	$14

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Knudtson works as an ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Knudtson has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD From 2012 - 2024

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