Skip to main content

UnitedHealthcare Doctors in Murray, KY

157 in-network providers across 34 specialties and 19 plans

157 Providers
34 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Kentucky network spans 20,902 providers. Murray accounts for 1% of that. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Kentucky is in Louisville (5,483 providers).
Showing 120 of 157 providers·

About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Murray

UnitedHealthcare operates 19 distinct plans in Murray, KY, with a combined in-network roster of 157 doctors across 34 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Murray, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Cigna with 223 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Murray, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, POS, HMO plan types in Murray. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Murray with 12 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. UnitedHealthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in KY; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed June 27, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Murray

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Murray network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 157-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Murray accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Murray.

Network size157UnitedHealthcare providers in Murray
HMO
115157
73%
EPO
117157
75%
POS
117157
75%
Other
52157
33%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans in Murray

UnitedHealthcare contracts with doctors at the network level in Murray. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

NEXUSACO OA EPO

EPO

117

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

117

Choice EPO

EPO

116

Choice Plus POS

POS

116

Doctors Plan EPO

EPO

116

Navigate EPO

EPO

116

Choice HMO

HMO

115

Select EPO

EPO

115

Select Plus POS

POS

115

Core EPO

EPO

114

Core POS

POS

114

Charter EPO

EPO

112

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in Murray

12 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Murray. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KY-1 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KY-5 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KY-0002 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$45/moMOOP $5,400
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC KY-4 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Complete Care KY-6 (HMO-POS C-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS C-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Dual Complete KY-S001 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$38/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete KY-S3 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$38/moMOOP $9,250
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KY-0003 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5$46/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KY-MA01 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 3.5MOOP $6,700
UHC Dual Complete KY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$13/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete KY-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$23/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete KY-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNP★★★★☆ 3.5$38/moMOOP $6,700

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Top Specialties Accepting UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare’s Murray network spans 34 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Murray, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s Murray Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s Murray network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median14years of experience
218 UnitedHealthcare providers in Murray with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
25providers
11%
Established6–15 yrs
91providers
42%
Senior16–30 yrs
65providers
30%
Veteran30+ yrs
37providers
17%

Telehealth Coverage in Murray

6 of 157 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (4%) offer telehealth visits in Murray. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Murray

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Murray

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Murray

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Murray. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Murray provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Cigna223Aetna217Medicare211
UnitedHealthcareThis page157
Humana150

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Murray where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Murray options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Murray

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Murray, KY?

UnitedHealthcare has 157 in-network providers across 34 medical specialties in Murray. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified June 27, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Murray?

UnitedHealthcare sells 3 distinct plan types in Murray: EPO (117 doctors), POS (117 doctors), HMO (115 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in Murray?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 12 Medicare Advantage plans in Murray for 2026, with plan types including PPO, HMO-POS D-SNP, HMO-POS, HMO-POS C-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.8 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Murray?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KY-1 (HMO-POS) (HMO-POS) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in Murray at 4.0 of 5, with a $0 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Murray?

Yes. 4 of UnitedHealthcare's 12 Medicare Advantage plans in Murray carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Murray accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Murray include MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH, JACKSON PURCHASE MEDICAL CENTER, WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in Murray?

UnitedHealthcare's Murray network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (50), Physician Assistant (14), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) (8). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Murray?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in Murray by provider count, with 157 doctors. Cigna leads at 223 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Murray.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed June 27, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on June 27, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Murray provider list was last refreshed June 27, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Murray UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified June 27, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly