Education: M.B.A. in Finance and B.S. in Accounting, University of California at Berkeley
Thomas P. Knight, President, brings over 40 years of experience to Toyon Associates, Inc. Mr. Knight purchased Toyon Associates in 1992. Under his leadership the firm was transformed into one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare reimbursement consulting firms.
Prior to acquiring Toyon Associates, Mr. Knight was founder and president of his own consulting firm. In addition, Mr. Knight served as principal and partner for the West Coast healthcare consulting division of KPMG Peat Marwick, an international public accounting firm. He also served as partner and co-founder of Knight & Carlson.
Mr. Knight's extensive knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid stems from an early career as a provider reimbursement and audit manager for a Medicare fiscal intermediary. Qualified as an expert witness, Mr. Knight has testified before the PRRB on numerous occasions.
An expert in Medicare appeals, Mr. Knight has successfully obtained millions of dollars of additional reimbursement for his clients. As president, Mr. Knight provides the firm’s strategic overview, facilitating the creation of customized solutions.