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Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1982)

1955 Citracado Parkway Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92029

(760) 743-4789

Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD is an orthopedist in Escondido, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health Medical Group and ARCH HEALTH PARTNERS INC.

Office Locations

1955 Citracado Parkway Suite 200
Escondido, CA 92029

(760) 743-4789

(760) 743-4779

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

hip surgery

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

total joint replacement

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip surgery, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, total joint replacement, and X-rays 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. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	361
doctor visit	1131
hip imaging	95
hospital care	28
injections	361
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
musculoskeletal imaging	161
reconstructive surgery	91
X-rays	161

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	460
doctor visit	1168
hip imaging	54
hospital care	34
injections	460
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	112
lower extremity surgery	112
musculoskeletal imaging	107
reconstructive surgery	112
X-rays	107

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	115
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	395
doctor visit	1149
hip imaging	166
hospital care	30
injections	395
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	127
lower extremity surgery	127
musculoskeletal imaging	224
reconstructive surgery	127
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	243

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	87
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	402
doctor visit	1344
hip imaging	234
hospital care	27
injections	402
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	147
lower extremity surgery	147
musculoskeletal imaging	475
reconstructive surgery	147
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	500

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	914

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1258
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	42
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	236
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	363
doctor visit	1009
hospital care	14
injections	363
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	156
lower extremity surgery	156
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	441
reconstructive surgery	144
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	465

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	91
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	450
doctor visit	1269
hospital care	12
injections	450
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	154
lower extremity surgery	154
musculoskeletal imaging	616
reconstructive surgery	154
X-rays	616

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	642
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	103
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	395
doctor visit	1323
injections	395
joint surgery	188
lower extremity surgery	188
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	530
reconstructive surgery	174
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	543

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	69
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	367
doctor visit	1335
injections	367
joint surgery	173
lower extremity surgery	173
musculoskeletal imaging	593
reconstructive surgery	173
X-rays	593

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	11
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	90
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	341
doctor visit	1093
injections	341
joint surgery	142
lower extremity surgery	142
musculoskeletal imaging	477
reconstructive surgery	142
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	490

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	11
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	71
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	370
doctor visit	1357
injections	370
joint surgery	214
lower extremity surgery	214
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	657
reconstructive surgery	199
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	696

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	14
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	74
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	349
doctor visit	1211
injections	349
joint surgery	151
lower extremity surgery	151
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	568
reconstructive surgery	140
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	598

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	87
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Escondido, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	386
doctor visit	1217
hip imaging	137
hospital care	24
injections	386
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	150
lower extremity surgery	150
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	440
reconstructive surgery	145
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	455

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	612
Hispanic	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	254
85 and over	93
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	313

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Palomar Health Medical Group

ARCH HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Escondido, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$374 $374
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$269 ACTIS $105	ATTUNE $87	Ortho-Knee $77
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$137 Gel One $117	Biomet Orthopak $20
ORTHALIGN INC	$101 ORTHALIGN PLUS $101
Horizon Pharma plc	$78 PENNSAID $33	NO_PRODUCT $27	Duexis $18
Other	$268 SYNVISC-ONE $50	BGS-BHS Stimulators $49	SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $42	Tritanium $38	BSBHT - BGS BHS STIMULATORS $25	Other $64

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$853
Travel and Lodging	$374

Biography

Dr. Thomas Knutson is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patients rated Dr. Knutson highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Before performing his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Dr. Knutson attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Palomar Health Medical Group. Palomar Health Medical Group reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD in 2020

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas R. Knutson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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