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Unclaimed ProfileAbout KIRK
Based in Lexington, KY, Michael E Kirk, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Michael graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1992. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,501 Medicare patients across 3,141 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (859) 899-7950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101
Lexington, KY 40503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,141 services · 1,501 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
399 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
51 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
50 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
21 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
19 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
209 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
157 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
144 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
19 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lexington 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kirk specialize in?
Dr. Kirk is an orthopedic surgeon in Lexington, KY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kirk located?
Dr. Kirk is listed at 1760 NICHOLASVILLE RD STE 101, Lexington, KY 40503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kirk's phone number?
The number on file is (859) 899-7950. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kirk's NPI number?
Dr. Kirk's National Provider Identifier is 1255349452. 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. Kirk go to medical school?
Dr. Kirk attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kirk been practicing?
Dr. Kirk has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kirk do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kirk performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 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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