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Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD

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(Michael Kirk, MD)

(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine, General Pediatrics and General Practice

University of Kansas School of Medicine

1000 Eleven South Suite 4A
Columbia, IL 62236

(618) 206-6120

Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL specializing in family medicine, general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1000 Eleven South Suite 4A
Columbia, IL 62236

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

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Welcome to Medicare visit

In 2023, Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD performed more Welcome to Medicare visit (initial preventive physical exam) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

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knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	32
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1296
ear procedures	14
gastrointestinal procedures	50
injections	32
lab tests	254
minimally invasive procedures	50
nursing home care	48
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
skin procedures	29
vaccines	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

aspiration	43
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	1391
ear procedures	20
gastrointestinal procedures	82
injections	43
lab tests	267
minimally invasive procedures	82
nursing home care	24
preventive care	100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52
skin procedures	18
vaccines	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	83
Less than 65	62

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

aspiration	50
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1340
ear procedures	32
gastrointestinal procedures	62
injections	50
lab tests	226
minimally invasive procedures	62
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37
skin procedures	16
vaccines	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	387

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	89
Less than 65	73

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2015 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

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

aspiration	30
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	1313
ear procedures	30
gastrointestinal procedures	57
injections	30
lab tests	226
minimally invasive procedures	57
nursing home care	28
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41
skin procedures	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	724

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	562
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	178
Less than 65	122

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2016 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

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

aspiration	43
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	981
gastrointestinal procedures	82
injections	43
lab tests	140
minimally invasive procedures	82
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44
skin procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	78
Less than 65	50

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2017 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

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

aspiration	50
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	903
gastrointestinal procedures	80
injections	50
lab tests	106
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	54
skin procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	64
Less than 65	47

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2018 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and injections.

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

aspiration	57
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1099
gastrointestinal procedures	77
injections	73
lab tests	99
minimally invasive procedures	77
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39
skin procedures	18
vaccines	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	77
Less than 65	40

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	18
doctor visit	504
injections	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	56
Less than 65	29

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	31
doctor visit	608
injections	31
lab tests	24
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	37
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2021 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and aspiration.

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

aspiration	59
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	863
injections	59
lab tests	95
musculoskeletal imaging	50
preventive care	102
vaccines	12
X-rays	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	304

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	69
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

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

aspiration	47
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	738
injections	47
lab tests	19
musculoskeletal imaging	56
preventive care	40
X-rays	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	71
Less than 65	19

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbia, IL were lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

aspiration	41
diabetes management	46
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1003
ear procedures	24
gastrointestinal procedures	70
injections	43
lab tests	145
minimally invasive procedures	70
musculoskeletal imaging	53
nursing home care	33
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
skin procedures	19
vaccines	23
X-rays	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	492
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	181
85 and over	72
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	266

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

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine Drug Enforcement Administration Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

SSM Health DePaul Hospital

SSM Health

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Nels Kirk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbia, IL.

4.96

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-24

I have been going to Dr. Kirk for years. He is hands down the best general practitioner I have seen. He is knowledgeable, kind, and an all around great person.  I wish every medical professional was as amazing as him . I have recommended him to everyone I know and everyone who has visited him per my recommendation has been equally satisfied. I will be so sad when he retires!! If you visit Dr. Kirk you will not be disappointed!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$294 SYMBICORT $160	BYDUREON WEEKLY $54	FARXIGA $26	SYNAGIS $25	DUTOPROL $16	Other $13
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$225 Brintellix $71	Trintellix $68	Uloric $48	Contrave $38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$224 INVOKANA $104	XARELTO $70	INVOKAMET $50
Shire North American Group Inc	$184 VYVANSE $94	MYDAYIS $90
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$151 ADVAIR $87	FLOVENT $30	BEXSERO $18	BOOSTRIX $15
Other	$1,187 DULERA $84	ELIQUIS $60	BYSTOLIC $59	TRULICITY $54	GLYXAMBI $53	Other $878

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,234
Education	$32

Biography

Dr. Michael Kirk's specialties are general practice, family medicine, and general pediatrics. Dr. Kirk has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. In his practice, he is particularly interested in primary care. His hospital/clinic affiliations include SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Dr. Kirk's practice in Columbia, IL is open to new patients as reported by Yext. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia.

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