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Who is Dr. Jenkins, Infectious Disease Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Mitchell Jenkins, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Jenkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jenkins’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jenkins’s office at (501) 526-5148.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jenkins?
Dr. Mitchell Jenkins, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist 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. Jenkins empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endocarditis, Fungal Infections, HIV/AIDS, Infections-CNS, Meningitis, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Tick-borne Diseases, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Little Rock, AR community, Dr. Jenkins is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Jenkins speak?
Dr. Jenkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Jenkins typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Jenkins typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mitchell Jenkins may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (501) 526-5148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jenkins accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Jenkins in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jenkins' office located?
783 Medical College Physicians Group
4301 W Markham St # 547
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 526-5148
What is Dr. Jenkins's NPI number?An 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 1093100422.
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. Mitchell Jenkins's specialty?
Dr. Jenkins is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Little Rock, AR.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mitchell Jenkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jenkins is affiliated with Uams Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mitchell Jenkins accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Mitchell Jenkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mitchell Jenkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jenkins's office at (501) 526-5148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mitchell Jenkins?
Please contact Dr. Jenkins's office at (501) 526-5148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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