Michael L. Mckinney, M.D.
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.
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
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
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
202395.51/100
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 = better2.09%
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 = better88.8%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
352
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 10, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
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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Contact Michael L. Mckinney
Practice Location
100 Providence Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356-6031
Mailing Address
5200 Commerce Crossings Dr 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40229
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