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Dr. Robert Jenks, MD

Dr. Robert Jenks, MD

Columbus, GA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jenks, Surgeon in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Robert Jenks, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Jenks graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Jenks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jenks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jenks’s office at (706) 649-6600.

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

    • Residency: Erie Co Med Ctr, General Surgery | Alameda County Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Jenks board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Jenks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Jenks speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jenks treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Jenks 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. Jenks. 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:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does Dr. Jenks perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Jenks 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. Jenks. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Surgery
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
    • 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
    • Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
    • Peritoneal Catheter Revision
    • Laparoscopic Cannula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
    • 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Catheter Extension Placement
    • Intraperitoneal Catheter Extension
    • Chest Exit Peritoneal Catheter
    • Subcutaneous Catheter Extension

    CPT Codes:

    • 49435: Insertion of subcutaneous extension to intraperitoneal cannula or catheter with remote chest exit site (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
    • Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
    • Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
    • Scrotal Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Jenks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jenks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 649-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jenks accept in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Jenks in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jenks' office located?

    Dr. Robert Jenks' Primary Practice

    920 18th St

    Columbus, GA 31901

    (706) 649-6600

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    Dr. Robert Jenks' Practice 2

    1800 10th Ave

    Columbus, GA 31901

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    Dr. Robert Jenks' Practice 3

    710 Center St

    Columbus, GA 31901

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

    Dr. Jenks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588630461.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jenks?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Jenks's specialty?

    Dr. Jenks is a Surgeon near Columbus, GA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Jenks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Jenks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jenks is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital 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

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    Is Robert Jenks accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Jenks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Jenks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jenks's office at (706) 649-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Jenks?

    Please contact Dr. Jenks's office at (706) 649-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Jenks have?

    Dr. Robert Jenks is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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