Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KIRCHNER
Based in Hoover, AL, John Shirk Kirchner, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. John graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1992. John is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kirchner?
Dr. Kirchner is an orthopedic surgeon in Hoover, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kirchner's address?
Dr. Kirchner is listed at 4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY, Hoover, AL 35244. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kirchner?
The number on file is (205) 985-4111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Kirchner?
Dr. Kirchner's National Provider Identifier is 1952379521. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kirchner train?
Dr. Kirchner attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kirchner have?
Dr. Kirchner has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kirchner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kirchner performs imaging including x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kirchner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 985-4111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4517 SOUTHLAKE PKWY
Hoover, AL 35244
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
741 services · 516 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
178 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
96 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
231 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
46 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
41 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
29 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
28 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hoover 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.