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Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD

(Dr. Barton Edward Knox, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hospital care

1235 Lake Plaza Drive Suite 218
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

(719) 867-7800

Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD is a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and COLORADO OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

1235 Lake Plaza Drive Suite 218
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

(719) 867-7800

(719) 867-7899

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1400 E Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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3030 N Circle Drive Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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6031 E Woodmen Road Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

ear procedures

endoscopic ethmoidectomy

endoscopic sinus surgery

hearing evaluation

impacted ear wax removal

laryngoscopy

maxillofacial CT scan

nose surgery

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech reception threshold

tympanometry

By Affordability:

ear procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, ear procedures, endoscopic ethmoidectomy, endoscopic sinus surgery, hearing evaluation, impacted ear wax removal, laryngoscopy, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, nose surgery, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), and tympanometry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	55
doctor visit	566
ear procedures	25
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	154
minimally invasive procedures	154

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	22
doctor visit	498
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	134
minimally invasive procedures	134

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	54
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	82
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	462
ear procedures	25
excision	68
gynecologic procedures	52
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	107
minimally invasive procedures	276
nose surgery	215
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
submucous resection (SMR)	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	39
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	86
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	506
excision	37
gynecologic procedures	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	129
minimally invasive procedures	262
nose surgery	183
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
submucous resection (SMR)	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	90
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	94
doctor visit	516
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	147
minimally invasive procedures	190
nose surgery	72
submucous resection (SMR)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	52
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	675
excision	15
gynecologic procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	159
minimally invasive procedures	233
nose surgery	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
submucous resection (SMR)	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	24
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	60
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	99
doctor visit	735
excision	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	180
minimally invasive procedures	217
nose surgery	49
submucous resection (SMR)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	65
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	101
doctor visit	623
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	173
minimally invasive procedures	207
nose surgery	68
nosebleed treatment	17
submucous resection (SMR)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	24
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	55
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	77
doctor visit	506
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	131
nose surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	12
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	42
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	62
doctor visit	534
ear procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	16
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, CT scan and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	106
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	710
ear procedures	63
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	116
minimally invasive procedures	116
nose surgery	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	55
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated as a hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and CT scan.

CT scan	81
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	575
ear procedures	32
excision	33
gynecologic procedures	30
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
minimally invasive procedures	182
nose surgery	90
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30
submucous resection (SMR)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	389
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	137
85 and over	49
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) Otolaryngology (ENT) and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) Otolaryngology (ENT)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

COLORADO OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barton E. Knox, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$400,326 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $385,341	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $13,262	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $877	XprESS Sinus and Eustachian Tube Dilation Tool $846
Stryker Corporation	$206,331 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $124,444	Latera $19,427	SHAVER SYSTEM $17,029	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $13,777	SCOPIS ENT $13,027	Other $18,627
Aerin Medical Inc.	$1,102 Vivaer RF Stylus $1,046	RHINAER STYLUS $34	$22
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$245 FASENRA $114	TEZSPIRE $71	SYMBICORT $33	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $14	BREZTRI $12
Optinose US, Inc.	$223 Xhance $223
Other	$731 DUPIXENT $151	Propel $112	Zetonna $80	NUCALA $79	QNASL $31	Other $277

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$555,450
Travel and Lodging	$34,787
Food and Beverage	$18,470
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$250

Biography

Dr. Barton Knox is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). His clinical interests include hospital care. He is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and UCHealth. Dr. Knox attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for residency.