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Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas R. Knutson, MD

Works at hospitals in Escondido, CA · California

Summary

Thomas R. Knutson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Escondido, CA. NPI 1962409938. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas R. Knutson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas R. Knutson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas R. Knutson at 1 hospital: Palomar Health Downtown Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas R. Knutson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Poway, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas R. Knutson's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Thomas R. Knutson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Knutson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Thomas R. Knutson's NPI number?
1962409938. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas R. Knutson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas R. Knutson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas R. Knutson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 15611 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962409938
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians