Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Thomas Knuth, M.D.

Surgery · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2799 W GRAND BLVD, Detroit, MI 48202
3139163057
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1922023837 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Knuth

Dr. Thomas Knuth is a surgery specialist in Detroit, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Knuth performed 426 Medicare services across 223 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Knuth received a total of $20,491 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Knuth is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 17% volume in MI $20,491 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
426
Medicare services
Top 17% in MI for surgery
223
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~21 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Repositioning of oral or nasal feeding tube in small bowel
This procedure involves adjusting the position of a feeding tube that enters through the mouth or nose to ensure it is correctly placed within the small intestine.
 143 $88 $200
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
 134 $64 $157
Fluoroscopic-guided stomach tube insertion
A tube is placed into the stomach through the nose or mouth while using live X-ray imaging to guide the procedure.
 132 $33 $75
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 17 $141 $294
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$20,491
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $3,415/year across 6 years
Top 9% in MI for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
45
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$19,169 (93.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,240 (6.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$82 (0.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$78
2022
$23
2021
$376
2020
$2,887
2019
$12,114
2018
$5,013

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$32
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$27
MY01 Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Avanos Medical
$19,169
ACELL, INC.
$523
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$332
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$183
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$109
Organogenesis Inc.
$82
Teleflex LLC
$32
Medical Specialties Distributors, LLC
$21
MY01 Inc.
$19
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$11
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARROW · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOLIEF* COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY · CORTRAK · Flexitouch Plus · GENERATOR · GORE ENFORM Biomaterial · GRAFIX PL · MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · RENASYS · Santyl · Stravix
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (94%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for surgery in MI.

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Geographic Context

Surgerists within 10 mi
607
Per 100K population
34.2
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Knuth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in MI), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of MI peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Knuth experienced with repositioning of oral or nasal feeding tube in small bowel?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Knuth performed 143 repositioning of oral or nasal feeding tube in small bowel services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Knuth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Knuth received a total of $20,491 from 11 companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Knuth's costs compare to other surgerists in Detroit?
Dr. Knuth's average Medicare payment per service is $66. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Knuth) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →