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Dr. Michael H. Link, MD

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(Michael Henry Link, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Medical College of Virginia (1977)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, emphysema, middle ear inflammation (otitis media), and more.

461 W Oak Street Suite A
Kissimmee, FL 34741

(407) 846-8600

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Medical College of Virginia in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Michael H. Link, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital and Optum - Kissimmee.

Office Locations

461 W Oak Street Suite A
Kissimmee, FL 34741

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2902 17th St Street
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Some issues Dr. Michael H. Link, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

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“More people check into the doctor's office with such afflictions because they're living longer and discovering new issues, said Dr. Michael Link, a family practitioner in Kissimmee,...”—"5 ailments to beat as baby boomers age", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2013

“More people check into the doctor's office with such afflictions because they're living longer and discovering new issues, said Dr. Michael Link, a family practitioner in Kissimmee, Fla. "My...”—"5 ailments to beat as baby boomers age", Mercury News, July 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	187
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	1187
lab tests	224
preventive care	161
vaccines	126

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
breast exam	18
cytology	17
diabetes management	92
doctor visit	2131
ear procedures	28
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	417
preventive care	311
vaccines	227

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	88
Hispanic	97
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	63
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	18
cytology	15
diabetes management	111
doctor visit	2472
ear procedures	38
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	444
preventive care	297
vaccines	202

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	146
Hispanic	221
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	77
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	218
doctor visit	2821
ear procedures	38
lab tests	612
preventive care	333
vaccines	188

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	902
Female	1282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1410
Black	294
Hispanic	410
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1094
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	140
Less than 65	440

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	167
doctor visit	2833
ear procedures	19
lab tests	499
preventive care	235
vaccines	121

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	720

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	155
Hispanic	222
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	565
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	79
Less than 65	249

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
breathing treatment	12
diabetes management	116
doctor visit	1640
lab tests	319
preventive care	179
vaccines	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	80
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	55
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	26
doctor visit	723
lab tests	102
preventive care	53
vaccines	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	35
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kissimmee, FL were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

blood draw	92
breast exam	18
cytology	16
diabetes management	106
doctor visit	1169
ear procedures	30
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	373
preventive care	224
vaccines	141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD.

**Gender**
Female	304
Male	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	350
Hispanic	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	38
75 to 84	128
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Link, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael H. Link, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD graduated from Medical College of Virginia in 1977. He completed residency at Naval Hospital at Jacksonville. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Medical College of Virginia (1977)

Residency: Naval Hospital at Jacksonville (1980)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital

Optum - Kissimmee

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana (000134173), WellCare (726414), United (624207), Optimum (P937727), Freedom (P300211) and Careplus (1130799).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael H. Link, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana (000134173)

WellCare (726414)

United (624207)

Optimum (P937727)

Freedom (P300211)

Careplus (1130799)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.61 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael H. Link, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kissimmee, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Henry Schein, Inc.	$1,258 $1,258
Shionogi Inc	$1,245 Osphena $1	$1,244
Novo Nordisk AS	$1,221 $1,221
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$419 Capsure $207	Micra $142	Amplia MRI $34	Claria MRI $23	TYRX $12
Novo Nordisk Inc	$295 Tresiba $194	Victoza $61	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $25	NovoLog $14
Other	$1,152 Androgel $110	Vesicare $103	ELIQUIS $101	Myrbetriq $93	FARXIGA $68	Other $677

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,705
Travel and Lodging	$1,551
Gift	$1,258
Education	$76

Research Payments

Dr. Michael H. Link, MD has received 181 research payments totaling $436,573.

Biography

Dr. Michael Link specializes in family medicine and practices in Kissimmee, FL. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Dr. Link's areas of expertise include the following: heart problems, anxiety, and urinalysis. The average patient rating for Dr. Link is 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Link seems to honor Humana and WellCare insurance. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Kissimmee, FL.