Thomas John Knutson, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Thomas John Knutson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Glendale, AZ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(480) 882-4545Glendale, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Thomas John Knutson, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 18+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 18 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 130 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in AZSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Glendale18+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1269dNPPES updated 2022-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11851 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304-2809

Fax: (480) 882-5814
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.9%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

78

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,125

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $191k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+37%)71%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+30%)62%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
57%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
57%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$77 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Thomas John Knutson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 30, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7500 N Dreamy Draw Dr Ste 145, Phoenix, AZ 85020-4668

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Thomas John Knutson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas John Knutson for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Glendale 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 Thomas John Knutson

Dr. Knutson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Glendale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 882-4545.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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