Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lynchburg, VA

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Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthovirginia Inc and his current practice location is 2405 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (434) 485-8517.

Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 01012201693) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083785901.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr, DO
2405 Atherholt Road,
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 485-8517
(434) 485-8594

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location2405 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083785901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294920161
  • Enrollment ID: I20231208000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083785901NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 1902 (West Virginia)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 01012201693 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Centra Home HealthLynchburg, VAHome health agency
Centra Health, IncLynchburg, VAHospital
Southside Community Hospital, IncFarmville, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthovirginia Inc0547157224570

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthovirginia Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487671822
PECOS PAC ID: 0547157224
Enrollment ID: O20040228000320

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr, DO
P. O. Box 715868,
Philadelphia, PA 19171-5868

Ph: (804) 915-1910		Dr Thomas Eldon Knutson Jr, DO
2405 Atherholt Road,
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Ph: (434) 485-8517

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Lynchburg, VA

John R Prahinski, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8500    Fax: 434-485-8599
Harry C Eschenroeder Jr., MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8500    Fax: 434-485-8599
Peter Franklin Helvie, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8517    
Yisheng Cao,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-363-4133    
Peter A Caprise Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8500    Fax: 434-485-8599
Michael J Diminick, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8500    Fax: 434-485-8599
Dr. Joseph R Orchowski, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2405 Atherholt Rd, Occva, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: 434-485-8500    Fax: 434-485-8599

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