Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Knutson, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Escondido, CA

  • NPI 1962409938
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 200
Escondido, CA 920294110
(760) 743-4789
fax (760) 743-4779
Mailing address
15611 Pomerado RD, Fifth Floor
Poway, CA 920642437

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2016
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G50268
Medicaid
CA #1962409938

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962409938. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,724
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$488,999
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 2,496 37 $9
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 603 378 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 484 360 $97
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 453 343 $47
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 385 195 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 377 234 $77
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 293 221 $54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 147 135 $39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 113 113 $177
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 98 98 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Escondido Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 276. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,900
Patients
950
Total drug cost
$18,491
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 451 234 $1,641
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 425 123 $5,773
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 334 211 $2,384
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 265 187 $2,564
Meloxicam Generic 149 55 $825
Celecoxib Generic 96 47 $3,588
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 69 40 $847
Methylprednisolone Generic 59 53 $437
Ibuprofen Generic 21 0 $149
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 19 0 $122

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Knutson's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Knutson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Escondido, CA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Knutson practice?
Dr. Thomas Knutson practices at 1955 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 920294110. Office phone: 7607434789.
What is Dr. Thomas Knutson's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Knutson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962409938, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Knutson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Knutson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Knutson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.