Joseph Thomas Jenkins, MD
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
Older · 4159dNPPES updated 2014-12-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1138 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-3353
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
202398.33/100
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 CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.43%
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 = better60%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$13 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
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.
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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Contact Joseph Thomas Jenkins
Practice Location
1138 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-3353
Mailing Address
1138 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-3353
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