Dr. John Shirk Kirchner
Dr. John S. Kirchner

Dr. John S. Kirchner

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 29 years
  • Graduated from: Hahnemann University College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1992
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1952379521

Dr. John S. Kirchner MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 4517 Southlake Parkway in Hoover, AL 35244. Can help patients with the following: Back Pain, Bone Spurs, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Sciatica, Spondylolysis, Sprained Wrist. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952379521. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 985-4111. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. John Shirk Kirchner, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John S. Kirchner.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. John S. Kirchner

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John S. Kirchner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John S. Kirchner is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. John S. Kirchner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine & Spine Center, Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

TriMed $13649
Ascension Orthopedics $7580
Osteomed $6998

Other

Travel and Lodging $10247
Consulting $8445
Promotional Speaking or Service $7515
Food and Beverage $4004
Royalty or License $2328
Other $2044

Studies

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1992

Affiliated hospitals

GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY
BIRMINGHAM, 35243 AL
(205) 971-1000

Looking for more Orthopedic Surgeons?

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Dr. Michael Frances Blum
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 202 4517 Southlake Parkway Birmingham, 35244, AL
Dr. Michael Devon Smith
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 4517 Southlake Parkway Hoover, 35244, AL
Dr. George Robert Booker
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 4517 Southlake Parkway Birmingham, 35244, AL
Dr. William Douglas Sudduth
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 4517 Southlake Parkway Hoover, 35244, AL
Dr. Ekkehard Bonatz
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 202 4517 Southlake Parkway Birmingham, 35244, AL
Dr. Charlie Joe Talbert
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 202 4517 Southlake Parkway Birmingham, 35244, AL
Dr. William Krauss
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 202 4517 Southlake Parkway Birmingham, 35244, AL

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. John Shirk Kirchner affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. John Shirk Kirchner is affiliated with GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER.

Where can you meet with Dr. John Shirk Kirchner?

Dr. John Shirk Kirchner's office is located at 4517 Southlake Parkway in Hoover, AL 35244.

What conditions does Dr. John Shirk Kirchner treat?

Dr. John Shirk Kirchner provides treatment for Back Pain, Bone Spurs, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Sciatica, Spondylolysis, Sprained Wrist. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. John Shirk Kirchner accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. John Shirk Kirchner is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.