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Dr. James Jokerst, MD

Pediatrician

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. 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 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Jokerst typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jokerst typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Jokerst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Jokerst is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. James Jokerst?

    Please contact Dr. Jokerst's office at (616) 281-5800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jokerst's office located?

    Dr. Jokerst's offices are located in Kentwood, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Jokerst have?

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