Dr. Nelson Jenkins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nelson Jenkins, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in Shelby, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson Jenkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. Dr. Nelson Jenkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (980) 487-2340 to request Dr. Nelson Jenkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 807 Schenck St
Suite 3
Shelby, NC 28150-5123

Phone 1: (980) 487-2340

Fax: (980) 487-2341
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nelson Jenkins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0042349052
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hand Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 23 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nelson Jenkins attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1568692770
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Nelson Jenkins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nelson Jenkins has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 23 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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    Plastic Surgery
    A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
  • Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
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    Surgery of the Hand
    A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc


Practice Locations

807 Schenck St
Suite 3
Shelby, NC 28150-5123

Phone: (980) 487-2340
Fax: (980) 487-2341
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, January 12, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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