Compare 18 sports medicine physicians in Louisville, KY. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
18
Sports Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
56%
Most common: MD
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Louisville has 18 sports medicine physicians. The most common credential is MD (56%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including NuLu (New Louisville), Bardstown Road (The Highlands), Old Louisville, and Germantown.
Nearby hospitals include UofL Health - University of Louisville Hospital, Norton Hospital, and Baptist Health Louisville. Local training programs run through University of Louisville School of Medicine and Sullivan University. Louisville is a major center for aging care research and home to Humana, one of the largest health insurance companies in the US.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Louisville sports medicine physicians include medicare, qhp-54192, unitedhealthcare, and centene. 78% accept Medicare.
The first visit includes a detailed history of your injury, activity level, and training habits. The doctor will perform a focused musculoskeletal exam, testing range of motion, strength, and stability of the affected area. They may use in-office ultrasound for real-time imaging. Treatment plans often combine physical therapy, targeted exercises, injection options (corticosteroid, PRP), and graduated return-to-activity protocols.
See a sports medicine doctor for sprains, strains, tendinitis, overuse injuries, stress fractures, concussions, exercise-related knee or shoulder pain, hip pain from running or cycling, back pain related to activity, and guidance on returning to exercise after injury or surgery. They are also a good resource for exercise prescription if you have chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · In-office ultrasound: included in visit or $100-300 · Corticosteroid injection: $100-300 · MRI: $500-3,000
Louisville, KY has 18 licensed sports medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of sports medicine physicians in Louisville, KY are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among sports medicine physicians in Louisville, KY include medicare, qhp-54192, unitedhealthcare, centene, and qhp-44228. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. In-office ultrasound may be included or cost $100 to $300. A corticosteroid injection costs $100 to $300. An MRI runs $500 to $3,000. Actual costs in Louisville, KY depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections are generally not covered by insurance and cost $500 to $2,000 out of pocket. Standard corticosteroid injections are covered. Ask about evidence and expected outcomes before choosing between options.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Louisville, KY has 18 sports medicine physicians. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Louisville, KY, 56% hold the MD credential and 39% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
78% of sports medicine physicians in Louisville, KY accept Medicare. Medicare covers sports medicine visits for medically necessary musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy and imaging are covered with standard cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Louisville, KY include medicare, qhp-54192, unitedhealthcare, centene, and qhp-44228.
Sports medicine visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Physical therapy referrals are typically covered with visit caps. Imaging (MRI, ultrasound) may require prior authorization. PRP and regenerative injections are generally not covered by insurance and cost $500 to $2,000 per injection out of pocket. Standard corticosteroid injections are covered.