David Knowlton, MD
David Knowlton is a Family Medicine specialist based in Springfield, OR with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David Knowlton, MD has been part of the Springfield medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Springfield area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1459dNPPES updated 2022-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1435 G St, Springfield, OR 97477-4113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.27%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
10.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
126
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
361
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,574
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $518k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$62 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to David Knowlton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 24, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 163, Springfield, OR 97477-0024
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With David Knowlton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Knowlton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Springfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about David Knowlton
Dr. Knowlton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Springfield, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 735-9420.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Knowlton
Practice Location
1435 G St, Springfield, OR 97477-4113
Mailing Address
Po Box 163, Springfield, OR 97477-0024
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