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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jenkins, Cardiologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Oscar Jenkins, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jenkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jenkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jenkins’s office.
What languages does Dr. Jenkins speak?
Dr. Jenkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Jenkins treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Leaky Tricuspid Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
- I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Which procedures does Dr. Jenkins perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Oscar Jenkins may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jenkins' office.
Does Dr. Jenkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Jenkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jenkins accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Jenkins in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Jenkins' office located?
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 1598761603.
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. Oscar Jenkins's specialty?
Dr. Jenkins is a Cardiologist near Asheville, NC. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Jenkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Oscar Jenkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jenkins is affiliated with Mission 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Oscar Jenkins accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Jenkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oscar Jenkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jenkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oscar Jenkins?
Please contact Dr. Jenkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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