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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burks, Family Medicine Specialist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Jennifer Burks, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Burks completed her residency at Uams-Area Hlth Educ Ctrs, Family Medicine. Dr. Burks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burks’s office at (479) 259-9286.
Where did Dr. Burks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Uams-Area Hlth Educ Ctrs, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar
Is Dr. Burks board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Burks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Burks speak?
Dr. Burks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Burks typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Burks 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. Burks. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Burks typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Burks may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Burks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burks accept my insurance?
Dr. Burks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 259-9286 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burks accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Burks in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Burks' office located?
What is Dr. Burks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821027160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burks
What is Dr. Jennifer Burks's specialty?
Dr. Burks is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fort Smith, AR.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Burks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burks is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Burks accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Burks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Burks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burks's office at (479) 259-9286 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Burks?
Please contact Dr. Burks's office at (479) 259-9286 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Burks have?
Dr. Jennifer Burks is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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