Doctor Profile

Orthopedic & Rehab · Orthopedic Surgery

Michael R. Heilig

MD · Orthopedic Surgery · University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
318 HIGHLAND PARK DR
Richmond, KY 40475
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 29+ Years Practicing
127
Medicare Patients / yr
4
Procedures Billed
29
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Heilig

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kentucky, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Heilig is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 40475, KY — the Orthopedic Surgery's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Heilig Does

Dr. Heilig served 127 Medicare patients across 868 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 84% below the average Orthopedic Surgery in Kentucky (781 patients across 261 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)61325
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)17044
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)5225
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)3333

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Heilig billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Heilig is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Kentucky River Medical Center

Jackson, KY
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Heilig practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Heilig offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 318 HIGHLAND PARK DR, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 353-4180

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

32 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

83.6862

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Orthopedic & Rehab Doctors near 40475, KY

If Dr. Heilig isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest orthopedic and rehab doctors near 40475, KY:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Randal E. SchleenbakerPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation3361.5 mi
Charles E. Crouse, IiiOrthopedic Surgery6541.5 mi
Thomas D. CervoniOrthopedic Surgery1501.5 mi
Brandon E. GishPain Management1.6K1.5 mi
George C. StephensOrthopedic Surgery631.5 mi
Megan L. ReitenbachOrthopedic Surgery711.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Heilig takes three steps:

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Michael R. Heilig: Common Questions

Does Dr. Heilig accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Heilig is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Heilig depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 40475, KY →
Where is Dr. Heilig's office?
Dr. Heilig practices at 318 HIGHLAND PARK DR, Richmond, KY 40475. Phone: (859) 353-4180.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Heilig accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (859) 353-4180 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 40475, KY to see available options.
Does Dr. Heilig offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Heilig is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Heilig?
Dr. Heilig graduated in 1997 and has been practicing for approximately 29 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Heilig treated 127 Medicare patients across 4 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Heilig is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (859) 353-4180 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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