Active NPI 1083785901 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Eldon Knutson , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Lynchburg, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Knutson, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Lynchburg, VA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Dr. Knutson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD.

Dr. Knutson is affiliated with Orthovirginia Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2405 Atherholt Road

Lynchburg, VA 24501

Telephone 4344858517

Fax 4344858594

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Lynchburg, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Lynchburg, VA (618 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

21.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Knutson (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Lynchburg Specialty Average (25.1 Years) 25.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,313	133	$2.61	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	307	215	$169.18	$88.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	184	$221.63	$107.83
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	121	92	$125.00	$38.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	105	84	$254.03	$69.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	104	88	$111.67	$55.08
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	76	63	$109.11	$28.68
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	75	64	$139.00	$32.31
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	58	42	$105.24	$36.12
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	51	36	$125.63	$40.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	46	$240.22	$123.00
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	44	36	$184.95	$53.41
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	42	29	$117.00	$34.98
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	40	38	$102.30	$32.71
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	18	18	$5101.25	$1094.36
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	15	$1878.00	$340.90
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$191.88	$55.17
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	15	$166.00	$46.12
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	13	$105.00	$37.14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	13	$13.00	$8.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$276.33	$125.39
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$396.00	$166.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	374	233	$250.00	$84.23
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	352	164	$17.00	$11.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	322	170	$235.90	$69.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	139	109	$156.00	$51.97
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	97	83	$115.00	$36.19
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	82	53	$13.00	$7.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$309.00	$103.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	57	$353.00	$119.75
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	55	31	$1251.00	$510.34
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	47	36	$163.40	$50.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	40	32	$97.00	$30.99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	34	$132.00	$41.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	22	$3544.00	$1244.59
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	15	$103.00	$33.00
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	13	$97.00	$30.13
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	17	17	$114.00	$35.46
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	12	$152.00	$51.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,059	11	$53.45	$17.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	406	243	$183.00	$84.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	341	189	$215.84	$66.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	325	183	$89.89	$10.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	237	161	$125.77	$53.03
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	156	17	$5.00	$1.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$302.29	$105.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	98	87	$97.96	$36.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	66	51	$118.54	$38.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	61	47	$46.90	$6.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	49	$280.52	$119.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	39	$91.92	$30.80
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	48	39	$163.33	$50.72
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	27	19	$1467.19	$727.31
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	21	11	$98.69	$35.43
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$274.50	$97.45
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	19	16	$88.16	$29.74
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	16	16	$1863.50	$534.97
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	11	$83.60	$25.47
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$94.69	$33.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,120	12	$55.00	$17.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	446	234	$120.00	$52.74
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	384	178	$120.00	$10.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	371	182	$206.60	$63.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	127	$150.00	$85.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$300.00	$106.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	91	79	$89.51	$36.16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	76	45	$60.00	$5.69
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	66	48	$160.00	$48.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	58	$250.00	$122.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	53	43	$116.75	$38.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	41	$90.00	$31.07
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	34	21	$1700.00	$1219.00
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	27	11	$85.00	$36.41
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	23	$275.00	$98.71
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	22	19	$88.86	$32.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	12	$175.00	$42.15
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$85.00	$25.33
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	14	11	$65.00	$33.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,090	11	$55.00	$17.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	366	212	$120.08	$40.97
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	300	155	$120.00	$11.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	291	169	$213.40	$63.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	123	113	$149.76	$67.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$300.00	$96.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	83	70	$90.78	$33.56
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	47	$60.00	$6.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	52	$250.00	$97.76
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	46	$90.00	$28.77
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	52	37	$121.39	$36.29
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	45	33	$160.00	$46.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	23	$275.00	$97.44
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes	24	12	$75.00	$28.03
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	20	$85.00	$30.28
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	17	12	$1700.00	$1170.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	11	$175.00	$45.39
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	13	13	$74.23	$33.35
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$4500.00	$1314.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	395	231	$120.00	$40.49
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	323	167	$120.00	$12.09
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	311	177	$202.57	$58.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	124	$150.00	$66.60
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	96	79	$90.00	$32.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$300.00	$99.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	73	$250.00	$98.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	71	53	$60.00	$6.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	68	52	$90.00	$26.41
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	52	42	$160.00	$47.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	36	$117.19	$32.65
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	41	20	$83.96	$30.51
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	20	20	$75.00	$32.05
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	20	18	$1200.00	$271.32
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$4500.00	$1296.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	13	$184.21	$43.64
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	17	$85.00	$28.87
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	14	13	$1500.00	$558.26
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	12	$275.00	$96.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$375.00	$130.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	438	237	$120.00	$38.49
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	418	198	$120.00	$12.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	359	194	$208.64	$58.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	123	$150.00	$64.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$300.00	$95.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	99	88	$90.00	$29.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	75	53	$90.00	$24.94
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	65	59	$160.00	$44.50
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	65	57	$60.00	$6.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	64	$250.00	$93.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	46	$118.42	$32.35
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	30	$275.00	$94.27
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	26	14	$83.37	$28.63
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	26	24	$85.00	$26.98
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	21	21	$75.00	$30.10
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	20	17	$1700.00	$515.70
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	19	18	$1500.00	$543.77
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	17	$1200.00	$205.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$375.00	$126.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	14	$175.00	$42.16
26055 Incision of tendon covering	13	11	$1800.00	$203.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$4500.00	$1188.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	461	210	$120.00	$10.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	452	265	$120.00	$37.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	424	214	$198.53	$53.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$300.00	$93.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	109	$150.00	$62.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	110	97	$90.00	$29.44
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	89	69	$88.99	$23.53
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	79	54	$60.00	$5.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	69	$250.00	$94.22
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	73	58	$160.00	$44.21
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	65	58	$60.00	$17.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	42	$117.65	$30.49
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	38	26	$1700.00	$526.03
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	20	$85.00	$29.14
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	28	16	$88.39	$23.53
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	22	22	$75.00	$29.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$375.00	$124.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	14	$175.00	$40.90
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$275.00	$92.99
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	13	$175.00	$25.75
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	15	$80.00	$24.27
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	17	16	$85.00	$24.74
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	14	$85.00	$24.18
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	15	13	$3000.00	$1081.81
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	12	$85.00	$25.66
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	14	13	$1950.00	$464.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$4500.00	$1257.33
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	12	$1200.00	$254.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-09

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License VA 01012201693

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WV 1902

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0193713000 (WV)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthovirginia Inc

2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 245012184

Phone: 4344858517

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 09, 2024

Registered at 2405 ATHERHOLT ROAD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501 (Tel: 4344858517)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 09, 2024

Registered at P. O. BOX 715868, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191715868 (Tel: 8049151910)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2022

Registered at 220 CAMPUS BLVD STE 100, WINCHESTER, VA 226012896 (Tel: 5405365100)

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NPI Profile Active December 20, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2007

Registered at 1008 TAVERN RD, STE102, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 (Tel: 3042635129)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2007

Registered at 1008 TAVERN RD, STE102, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 (Tel: 3042635129)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 20, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS KNUTSON, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 20, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #1902 in WV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083785901

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 13, 2006

Last Update: January 09, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

P. O. Box 715868

Philadelphia, PA 191715868

Phone: 8049151910

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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