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Dr. Jennifer Scruggs, MD

Dr. Jennifer Scruggs, MD

Little Rock, AR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scruggs, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Jennifer Scruggs, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Scruggs completed her residency at Emory University. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Scruggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scruggs’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scruggs’s office at (501) 221-0123.

    Where did Dr. Scruggs go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: New York University Medical Center | SUNY Downstate, Plastics/Reconstructive

    • Residency: Emory University

    • Medical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Scruggs board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Scruggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Scruggs speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Scruggs treat?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Scruggs 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. Scruggs. 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:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Droopy eyelids
    • Excess eyelid skin
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Droop
    • Falling Eyelid
    • Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
    • H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
    • H02422: Myogenic ptosis of left eyelid
    • G245: Blepharospasm
    • H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    What procedures does Dr. Scruggs perform?

    As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Scruggs performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Scruggs. 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:

    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
    • Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal
    • Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
    • Eyelid Closure Surgery
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Anesthesia
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Canthoplasty
    • Eyelid corner repair
    • Eye shape surgery
    • Reconstructive eyelid surgery
    • Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
    • Eyelid Reconstruction
    • Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
    • Eyelid growth removal
    • Eyelid bump excision
    • Eyelid skin lesion surgery
    • Levator Resection for Ptosis
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery
    • Tarsorrhaphy
    • Canthorrhaphy
    • Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
    • 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
    • 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
    • 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
    • Tear Duct Stent Insertion
    • Blocked Tear Duct Repair
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
    • Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)

    Also known as:

    • Conjunctiva Repair with Graft
    • Conjunctival Grafting
    • Eye Surface Reconstruction
    • Extensive Conjunctivoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 68320: Conjunctivoplasty; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement

    Also known as:

    • Drooping Brow Repair
    • Brow Lift
    • Forehead Lift
    • Ptosis Repair (Brow)

    CPT Codes:

    • 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)

    Also known as:

    • Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
    • Trichiasis Epilation
    • Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelash Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
    • Full thickness eyelid repair
    • Tarsoconjunctival flap
    • Eyelid surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Taking Mouth Tissue for a Graft
    • Oral Mucosa Graft Harvest
    • Mouth Lining Graft
    • Buccal Mucosa Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 40818: Excision of mucosa of vestibule of mouth as donor graft

    Does Dr. Scruggs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scruggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 221-0123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scruggs accept in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Scruggs in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • MedImpact

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scruggs' office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Scruggs' Primary Practice

    9800 Baptist Health Dr Ste 600

    Little Rock, AR 72205

    (501) 221-0123

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    Dr. Jennifer Scruggs' Practice 2

    4261 Stockton Dr Ste 201

    North Little Rock, AR 72117

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Scruggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912906876.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scruggs?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Scruggs's specialty?

    Dr. Scruggs is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Little Rock, AR. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Scruggs to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Scruggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scruggs is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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

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    Is Jennifer Scruggs accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Scruggs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Scruggs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scruggs's office at (501) 221-0123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Scruggs?

    Please contact Dr. Scruggs's office at (501) 221-0123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Scruggs have?

    Dr. Jennifer Scruggs is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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