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Dr. James Jokerst, MD

Kentwood, MI

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jokerst, Pediatrician in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. James Jokerst, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Jokerst graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Jokerst is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jokerst’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jokerst’s office at (616) 281-5800.

    Where did Dr. Jokerst go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: William Beaumont Hospital

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine | Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    Is Dr. Jokerst board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. James Jokerst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Jokerst speak?

    Dr. Jokerst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Jokerst treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Jokerst 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. Jokerst. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Inflammation
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Urethritis
    • Inflamed Urethra
    • Urethral Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N342: Other urethritis

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Which procedures does Dr. Jokerst perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. James Jokerst may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jokerst's office.

    Does Dr. Jokerst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jokerst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 281-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jokerst accept in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. Jokerst in Kentwood, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ASR Corporation

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • FCE Benefit Administrators

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jokerst's office located?

    Dr. James Jokerst's Primary Practice

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 103

    Kentwood, MI 49508

    (616) 281-5800

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    Dr. James Jokerst's Practice 2

    100 Michigan St NE Ste MC31

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    What is Dr. Jokerst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jokerst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487762407.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jokerst?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jokerst

    What is Dr. James Jokerst's specialty?

    Dr. Jokerst is a Pediatrician near Kentwood, MI. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Jokerst to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Jokerst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jokerst is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Jokerst accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?

    Yes, Dr. James Jokerst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Jokerst offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jokerst's office at (616) 281-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Jokerst?

    Please contact Dr. Jokerst's office at (616) 281-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Jokerst have?

    Dr. James Jokerst is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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