Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jerkins, Ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jerkins?
Dr. Brian Jerkins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Jerkins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Glaucoma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Memphis, TN community, Dr. Jerkins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Jerkins speak?
Dr. Jerkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Sign Languages
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Jerkins typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jerkins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Jerkins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Optic Nerve Damage
- Eye Pressure Disorder
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
- H401113: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
- H4089: Other specified glaucoma
- H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage
- H401110: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, stage unspecified
- H401120: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, stage unspecified
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Jerkins typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jerkins performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Jerkins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
- Glaucoma Drainage Device Insertion
- Aqueous Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Shunt with Graft
- Eye Pressure Shunt
- Aqueous Shunt Placement
- Glaucoma Implant Surgery
- Eye Pressure Drainage Device
CPT Codes:
- 66180: Aqueous shunt to extraocular equatorial plate reservoir, external approach; with graft
- 66183: Insertion of anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, external approach
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment (Cyclophotocoagulation)
- Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation
- Ciliary body laser
- CPC treatment
CPT Codes:
- 66710: Ciliary body destruction; cyclophotocoagulation, transscleral
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Jerkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Jerkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jerkins accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Jerkins in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jerkins' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Jerkins affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jerkins has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Jerkins's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jerkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487829347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jerkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jerkins