Physician Profile

Nelson L. Jenkins, MD

Unclaimed Profile

About Dr. Jenkins

Nelson L. Jenkins, MD practices plastic surgery in Shelby, NC. Nelson is a 2001 graduate of Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Nelson is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery — head & neck and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Nelson cared for 163 Medicare patients across 188 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it — free, and no identity document with a practice or institutional email.

Specialty

Plastic Surgery (Primary)
Surgery (Additional)
Plastic Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

NC license2009-01837
NPI1568692770
NPI issued07/22/2009

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Jenkins's specialty?

Dr. Jenkins is a plastic surgeon in Shelby, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Jenkins?

Dr. Jenkins is listed at 807 Schenck St Ste 3, Shelby, NC 28150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Jenkins?

The number on file is (980) 487-2340. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Jenkins's NPI number?

Dr. Jenkins's National Provider Identifier is 1568692770. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Jenkins's medical education?

Dr. Jenkins attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Jenkins been practicing?

Dr. Jenkins has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Jenkins known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Jenkins performs procedures including incision of tendon covering of finger, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Jenkins confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Jenkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.

Guide.md

Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.