Kale Knudson, M.D.
Kale Knudson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Billings, MT with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kale Knudson, M.D. has been part of the Billings medical community since 2014 in independent practice. A University of Washington School of Medicine graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1550dNPPES updated 2022-02-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners
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 = better4.74%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
4.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
432
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
432
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,519
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $487k
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
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 (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 22, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kale Knudson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kale Knudson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Billings 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 Kale Knudson
NPI records show Dr. Knudson as active with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kale Knudson
Practice Location
801 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0905
Mailing Address
Po Box 35100, Billings, MT 59107-5100
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