Active NPI 1255349452 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael E Kirk , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Lexington, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Kirk, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Lexington, KY. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Kirk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101.

Dr. Kirk maintains professional affiliations with Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc, Proactive Therapy, Inc, Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 101

Lexington, KY 405031410

Telephone 8598997950

Fax 8592605150

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baptist Health Medical Group, Inc. Facility NPI 1831974823

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Lexington, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +10.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

72 Specialists

Practicing in Lexington, KY (389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kirk (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Lexington Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,251	143	$6.00	$0.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	399	175	$195.99	$71.14
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	209	200	$96.79	$55.00
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	197	43	$350.00	$125.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	187	156	$106.00	$53.66
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	157	120	$76.91	$39.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	135	$243.00	$122.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	144	118	$92.08	$43.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$318.00	$159.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	86	$172.00	$86.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	47	$3574.00	$1200.98
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	50	46	$314.00	$139.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	21	21	$3177.00	$1241.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	18	$132.39	$45.22
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	19	12	$73.00	$32.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$212.00	$106.28
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	17	$53.00	$25.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	16	$67.56	$35.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$259.00	$126.98
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	11	11	$132.00	$49.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,238	148	$6.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	407	178	$197.36	$70.09
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	212	44	$350.00	$127.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	202	169	$106.00	$52.31
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	200	191	$96.26	$53.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	142	$243.00	$120.61
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	154	126	$93.00	$42.55
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	143	121	$77.62	$39.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$318.00	$156.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	80	$172.00	$84.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	55	$3574.00	$1221.33
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	57	53	$314.00	$138.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	19	$129.00	$43.14
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	18	$53.00	$26.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$212.00	$105.62
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	13	$132.00	$46.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$3177.00	$1222.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$259.00	$125.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,096	140	$6.00	$1.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	466	182	$196.08	$70.37
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	318	65	$354.20	$145.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	235	223	$93.84	$52.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	220	187	$89.75	$52.62
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	185	134	$93.00	$43.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	145	$213.93	$121.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	158	136	$75.05	$40.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	119	119	$312.49	$159.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	99	$149.70	$85.70
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	43	$3573.30	$1218.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	32	28	$153.34	$43.57
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	31	27	$53.58	$26.56
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	16	$62.34	$32.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	27	$66.93	$37.37
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	28	28	$3176.21	$1222.27
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	11	$75.00	$37.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$205.00	$106.14
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$193.14	$96.34
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$132.00	$49.58
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	13	13	$314.00	$139.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,104	141	$6.00	$1.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	420	187	$194.89	$69.78
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	254	59	$357.00	$133.74
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	242	228	$92.77	$51.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	241	196	$202.00	$122.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	152	$137.00	$87.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	177	136	$75.13	$41.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	169	127	$91.02	$41.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	119	107	$82.00	$53.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	114	114	$310.00	$159.09
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	50	$3608.03	$1259.69
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	46	16	$61.00	$31.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	26	$61.19	$33.22
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	22	$194.00	$97.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$202.00	$100.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	20	$174.05	$44.59
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	11	$75.00	$37.23
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	17	$3176.00	$1248.93
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	18	18	$132.00	$49.16
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	17	17	$54.00	$27.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,336	157	$6.00	$1.45
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	415	189	$188.36	$68.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	215	$137.24	$70.89
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	239	213	$83.73	$47.84
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	184	43	$357.00	$133.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	164	129	$70.82	$39.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	144	114	$80.17	$40.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	138	$202.00	$102.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	127	111	$82.00	$42.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	83	$202.00	$104.06
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	54	51	$3530.64	$1358.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	30	26	$57.87	$33.44
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	11	$60.00	$32.00
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$194.00	$99.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	15	$180.29	$48.15
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	14	$68.56	$37.56
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$2875.18	$1268.13
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	14	13	$54.00	$27.60
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	14	14	$80.79	$41.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,406	174	$6.00	$1.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	393	194	$184.43	$64.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	354	266	$137.37	$68.62
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	265	247	$81.24	$47.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	184	121	$67.47	$36.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	182	182	$202.00	$100.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	171	134	$82.00	$41.34
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	144	109	$55.00	$27.82
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	143	35	$357.00	$231.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	71	$202.00	$99.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	72	62	$76.00	$38.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	55	52	$3271.47	$1277.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	37	$55.98	$28.74
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	14	$57.00	$29.22
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	26	$2929.00	$1299.72
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	25	24	$54.00	$26.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	25	24	$163.20	$43.89
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$194.00	$97.01
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$59.00	$25.44
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$69.00	$34.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,506	176	$4.67	$1.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	386	192	$183.15	$63.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	299	230	$136.35	$66.15
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	226	203	$82.32	$45.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	183	183	$202.68	$96.80
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	178	122	$53.56	$26.34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	170	115	$66.76	$33.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	155	136	$202.84	$97.22
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	114	29	$351.72	$142.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	103	97	$81.49	$39.19
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	44	$52.98	$26.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	44	$3015.83	$1260.34
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	30	$2933.65	$1261.38
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	27	$195.19	$94.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	22	$161.15	$42.11
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	21	20	$54.71	$25.56
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	19	13	$63.21	$30.72
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$56.33	$27.57
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	11	11	$71.00	$33.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,122	160	$7.95	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	514	319	$164.61	$67.44
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	495	190	$186.97	$53.97
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	215	118	$99.62	$31.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	159	$238.24	$100.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	146	$233.99	$100.01
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	129	20	$336.67	$83.92
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	98	77	$88.99	$27.27
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	98	29	$350.00	$145.99
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	91	88	$79.97	$44.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	83	79	$97.35	$25.24
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	71	71	$150.00	$29.01
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	44	$5521.53	$1274.56
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	39	17	$96.85	$25.92
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	38	35	$53.00	$26.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	30	$103.30	$25.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$93.48	$40.06
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	21	14	$71.95	$31.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$232.57	$92.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	18	$180.83	$44.32
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	17	17	$158.24	$27.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$4291.88	$1222.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KY 38053

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

1780 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 405031427

Phone: 8592783481

Proactive Therapy, Inc

1004 Leawood Dr, Frankfort, KY 406013349

Phone: 5022237403

Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc

710 N Carol Malone Boulevard, Grayson, KY 411431126

Phone: 6064740157

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2018

Registered at 1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101, LEXINGTON, KY 405031410 (Tel: 8598997950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2018

Registered at 1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101, LEXINGTON, KY 405031410 (Tel: 8598997950)

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NPI Profile Active January 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2013

Registered at 2537 LARKIN RD, LEXINGTON, KY 405033201 (Tel: 8592775703)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2013

Registered at 2537 LARKIN RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40503 (Tel: 8592775703)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 07, 2013

Recorded as MICHAEL KIRK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 07, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #38053 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255349452

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 03, 2006

Last Update: December 12, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1760 Nicholasville Rd Ste 101

Lexington, KY 405031410

Phone: 8598997950

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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