John R. Knudsen, M.D.
John R. Knudsen, M.D. has practiced emergency medicine for 56+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1970 and has 56+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1159dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6046 Portal Way Ste 103, Ferndale, WA 98248-7829
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.52%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington1.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
243
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,285
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $353k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$207 received from industry
12 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 John R. Knudsen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
University of Washington School of Medicine
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
Taxonomy: 207PE0004X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 1970)
Mailing address
1260 Maralee Lane, Bellingham, WA 98226
Differs from practice location
Virtual Emergency Medical Services Care With John R. Knudsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John R. Knudsen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ferndale 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 John R. Knudsen
NPI records show Dr. Knudsen as active with telehealth listed in Ferndale, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 734-2330.
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 John R. Knudsen
Practice Location
6046 Portal Way Ste 103, Ferndale, WA 98248-7829
Mailing Address
1260 Maralee Lane, Bellingham, WA 98226
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