DR. GENE C KNUTSON DMP
Prescription History 1487688982
Podiatrist in Tacoma, WA
What does Dr. Knutson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Knutson wrote 184 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 50 prescriptions for 14 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Knutson prescribes.
Medications 9 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 50 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 69% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $15.12 per fill, versus $19.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 37 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $15.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 19 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.93 per fill, versus $26.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 72% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.06 per fill, versus $32.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 14 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 78% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $53.99 per fill, versus $54.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $27.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.88 per fill, versus $27.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 12 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $17.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Knutson wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.03 per fill, versus $19.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Knutson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Knutson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Knutson's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (50), Terbinafine Hcl (37) and Duloxetine Hcl (19).
How does Dr. Knutson's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Knutson prescribes 1 more often than the typical Washington prescriber, 1 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Knutson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Washington prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
