2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1083785901 D.O.
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THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
496
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$81.21
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. filed 496 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in LYNCHBURG, Virginia, prescribing 95% generic.

496
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

496 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2006

NPI 1083785901

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

496 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Virginia

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in LYNCHBURG, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1083785901. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501, with a listed phone of (434) 485-8517. NPI 1083785901 was issued on 11/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNUTSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 496 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Provider Details

NPI 1083785901
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ORTHOVIRGINIA INC
LYNCHBURG, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$81

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 496 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

496
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
512
Total Day Supply
6,585
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
153 (30.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 75, 75-84: 61, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
65
Meloxicam
63
Oxycodone Hcl
50
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
44
Methocarbamol
35
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Gabapentin
26
Amoxicillin
22
Cephalexin
22
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
21

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s 496 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KNUTSON.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s specialty?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. wrote 496 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. located?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. is located at 2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501. Phone: (434) 485-8517.
What is THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s NPI number?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083785901, issued on 11/13/2006.
Does THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. had 153 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.8%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. accept Medicare?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 496 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s credentials?
THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.'s NPI is 1083785901 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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