John P Ziegler, MD
John P Ziegler is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John P Ziegler, MD has been part of the Lexington medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3099 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2213
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.64/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.74%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky0.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
441
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,886
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $390k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With John P Ziegler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John P Ziegler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lexington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John P Ziegler
NPI records show Dr. Ziegler as active with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 258-6401.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3099 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2213
Mailing Address
3099 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY 40509-2213
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