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Dr. Sheila Jenkins, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Pediatrician, Neurologist

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jenkins, Pediatric Neurologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Sheila Jenkins, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Jenkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jenkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jenkins’s office at (925) 691-9688.

    Is Dr. Jenkins board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sheila Jenkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Jenkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Jenkins typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Jenkins 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. Jenkins. 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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Jenkins typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheila Jenkins may include:

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

    Does Dr. Jenkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jenkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 691-9688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jenkins accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Jenkins in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jenkins' office located?

    Dr. Sheila Jenkins' Primary Practice

    106 La Casa Via Ste 100

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 691-9688

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    Dr. Sheila Jenkins' Practice 2

    5924 Stoneridge Dr Ste 100

    Pleasanton, CA 94588

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    Dr. Sheila Jenkins' Practice 3

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 306

    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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

    Dr. Jenkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699871244.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jenkins?

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

    What is Dr. Sheila Jenkins's specialty?

    Dr. Jenkins is a Pediatric Neurologist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is Dr. Sheila Jenkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jenkins is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Renown Regional Medical Center 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. 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. Sheila Jenkins accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sheila Jenkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sheila Jenkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jenkins' office at (925) 691-9688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sheila Jenkins?

    Please contact Dr. Jenkins' office at (925) 691-9688 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jenkins' office located?

    Dr. Jenkins' offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA, Pleasanton, CA, and Pleasant Hill, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sheila Jenkins have?

    Dr. Sheila Jenkins is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.