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Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD

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(565 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, shoulder problems

1760 Nicholasville Road Suite 101
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 899-7950

Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD is an orthopedist in Lexington, KY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

1760 Nicholasville Road Suite 101
Lexington, KY 40503

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3000 Baptist Health Boulevard Suite 310
Lexington, KY 40509

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), and computer assisted surgery (CAS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	574
doctor visit	606
hip imaging	122
injections	574
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	385
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	21
rehabilitation	25
X-rays	399

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	573
doctor visit	549
hip imaging	95
injections	573
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	391
reconstructive surgery	18
rehabilitation	25
X-rays	391

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	41
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	486
doctor visit	607
hip imaging	95
hospital care	11
injections	486
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
musculoskeletal imaging	409
reconstructive surgery	35
rehabilitation	21
X-rays	409

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	45
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	476
doctor visit	733
hip imaging	104
injections	476
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	449
reconstructive surgery	40
rehabilitation	35
X-rays	449

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	102
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	615
doctor visit	847
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	11
injections	615
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	403
pelvic imaging	111
reconstructive surgery	47
rehabilitation	47
X-rays	514

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	53
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	513
doctor visit	871
hospital care	21
injections	513
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	369
pelvic imaging	98
reconstructive surgery	63
X-rays	467

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	71
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	410
doctor visit	740
hospital care	27
injections	410
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	77
lower extremity surgery	77
musculoskeletal imaging	170
reconstructive surgery	77
X-rays	170

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	67
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	418
doctor visit	787
hospital care	17
injections	418
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	82
musculoskeletal imaging	184
reconstructive surgery	82
X-rays	184

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	73
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	432
doctor visit	621
hospital care	19
injections	432
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
musculoskeletal imaging	164
reconstructive surgery	70
X-rays	164

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	64
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	441
doctor visit	675
hospital care	42
injections	441
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
musculoskeletal imaging	177
reconstructive surgery	69
X-rays	177

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	87
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	498
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	626
hospital care	36
injections	498
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	158
reconstructive surgery	71
X-rays	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	84
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, KY were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	494
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	13
doctor visit	696
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	104
hospital care	23
injections	494
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	55
musculoskeletal imaging	296
pelvic imaging	74
reconstructive surgery	53
rehabilitation	30
X-rays	316

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	458
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	62
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	233

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 565 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael E. Kirk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$5,479 POLAR3 $1,820	RI Hip Navigation $761	POLARSTEM $711	REAL INTELLIGENCE $531	Journey II $505	Other $1,151
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,429 Hip $1,367	ORTHOVISC $549	TFN ADVANCED $131	ATTUNE $112	Knee $103	Other $167
Stryker Corporation	$966 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $156	Axsos $142	Gamma $134	TRIATHLON $117	MAKOplasty $110	Other $307
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$321 Legion Revision $311	Pico $10
Horizon Pharma plc	$212 PENNSAID $176	VIMOVO $32	Duexis $3
Other	$1,518 EUFLEXXA $207	ELIQUIS $190	ROSA $117	Exparel $105	Joint Implants $97	Other $802

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,631
Food and Beverage	$5,294

Biography

Dr. Michael Kirk works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: shoulder problems and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma. Dr. Kirk graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Kirk completed a residency program at Madigan Army Medical Center. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health. According to Baptist Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Lexington, KY.