Michael L. Mckinney, M.D.

Pediatrics

Michael L. Mckinney is a Pediatrics specialist based in Nicholasville, KY with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(859) 260-5370Nicholasville, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael L. Mckinney, M.D. has been part of the Nicholasville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 6 Pediatrics providers in KYSee all Pediatrics in Nicholasville33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1989dNPPES updated 2020-12-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Providence Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356-6031

Fax: (859) 260-5379
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

95.51/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.09%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)

2.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.8%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

352

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

631

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,461

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $840k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.5k received from industry

89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael L. Mckinney's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 10, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Education & Training

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5200 Commerce Crossings Dr 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40229

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Michael L. Mckinney

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael L. Mckinney for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nicholasville 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 Michael L. Mckinney

Dr. Mckinney is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nicholasville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 260-5370.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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