Dr. John Knutson, MD
Dr. John Knutson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Delta, Colorado. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Knutson has completed 57 knee replacements (#31 in Colorado), 23 hip replacements, and 18 shoulder replacements, totaling 98 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Colorado, Dr. Knutson performs near average in knee (57 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 38 avg), below average in shoulder (18 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Knutson performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (57 cases), followed by hip replacements (23) and shoulder replacements (18).
Dr. Knutson is the only orthopedic surgeon in Delta represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Knutson extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 29 to 98 in the most recent data, a 238% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Knutson's 57 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Knutson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Contact & Location
Delta, CO 81416
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Knutson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 238% from 29 procedures in 2013 to 98 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Knutson
How does Dr. Knutson's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Knutson has performed 98 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Colorado average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Knutson ranks #29 out of 165 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Knutson perform?
Dr. Knutson performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Knutson's practice located?
Dr. Knutson practices in Delta, Colorado. The office is located at 257 Cottonwood St, Delta, CO 81416. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Knutson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Knutson represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Knutson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 98 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Knutson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Knutson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 29 procedures in 2013 to 98 in the most recent data, a 238% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 98 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Knutson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Knutson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Knutson among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Knutson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Knutson is affiliated with Delta County Memorial Hospital, Montrose Regional Health.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Knutson practices?
Delta County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Montrose Regional Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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