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Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD

Accepting New Patients

(96 Ratings)

Specializes in: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: hemorrhage (severe bleeding), amniocentesis, pregnancy ultrasound, and more.

3001 South Hanover Street Suite NA112
Baltimore, MD 21225

(410) 350-3601

Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD is a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

3001 South Hanover Street Suite NA112
Baltimore, MD 21225

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Some issues Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated as a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

obstetrical procedures	44
pelvic imaging	44
prenatal testing	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
women's imaging	44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated as a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	46
obstetrical procedures	99
pelvic imaging	99
prenatal testing	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
women's imaging	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated during 2014 were depression and asthma.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated as a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	36
obstetrical procedures	118
pelvic imaging	118
prenatal testing	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	118
women's imaging	118

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated during 2015 were asthma and depression.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	65
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated as a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

obstetrical procedures	25
pelvic imaging	25
prenatal testing	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
women's imaging	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2017

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated as a perinatologist in Baltimore, MD were ultrasound (sonogram), prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures and pelvic imaging.

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	36
obstetrical procedures	71
pelvic imaging	71
prenatal testing	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	71
women's imaging	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2017

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	21

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD From 2013 - 2017

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD treated were depression and asthma.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Erickson Advantage Plans

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 96 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

*Dr. Jenkins is the most wonderful provider I've ever had! He goes above and beyond to help me with everything I need and is genuinely caring!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chuka B. Jenkins, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$125 Orilissa $125
INSULET CORPORATION	$26 Omnipod $26
LUMARA HEALTH INC.	$23 Makena $23
Indivior Inc.	$17 SUBLOCADE $17
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.	$13 BUNAVAIL BUNAVAIL 6.3 mg 30-count box $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$204

Biography

Dr. Chuka Jenkins is a specialist in maternal and fetal medicine in Baltimore, MD. In addition to English, Dr. Jenkins speaks German. His areas of expertise include the following: gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), maternal hematologic disorders, and pre-eclampsia. He is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Jenkins completed residency programs at Caritas Christi Health Care, Maimonides Medical Center, and D.C. General Hospital. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Jenkins welcomes new patients at his office inBaltimore, MD as reported by Doctor.com.