Joseph Thomas Jenkins, MD

Specialist

(252) 384-2560Elizabeth City, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joseph Thomas Jenkins, MD has practiced specialist for 28+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Specialist providers in NCSee all Specialist in Elizabeth City28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4159dNPPES updated 2014-12-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1138 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-3353

Fax: (252) 335-7836
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

98.33/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)

Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

11.43%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

11.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

60%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

332

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

104

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

140

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph Thomas Jenkins's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Virtual Specialist Care With Joseph Thomas Jenkins

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Thomas Jenkins for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elizabeth City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joseph Thomas Jenkins

NPI records show Dr. Jenkins as active with telehealth listed in Elizabeth City, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 384-2560.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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