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Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD

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(James S. Jenkins, MD)

(83 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), General Practice, Vascular Medicine (Blood Vessel Disease) and Interventional Cardiology

University of Arkansas (1987)

1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121

(504) 842-3724

Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD is a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general practice, vascular medicine (blood vessel disease) and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of Arkansas in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health, Ochsner Medical Center and SOUTH LOUISIANA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

coronary angiogram

By Affordability:

angiogram

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

coronary angiogram

diagnostic cardiac catheterization

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

left heart catheterization

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD performed more coronary angiogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, coronary angiogram, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and left heart catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular physiologic studies

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular physiologic studies, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

venous ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD performed more lower extremity venous duplex, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	91
catheterization	75
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	99
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	75
stent placement (stenting)	26
vascular procedures	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	56
cardiac procedures	150
catheterization	150
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	106
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	150
stent placement (stenting)	56
vascular procedures	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	19
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	147
catheterization	133
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	119
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	133
stent placement (stenting)	52
vascular procedures	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	18
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	172
catheterization	140
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	117
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	140
stent placement (stenting)	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	100

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	46
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	50
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2016 were vascular procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	26
angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	145
catheterization	129
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	143
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	129
pelvic imaging	26
stent placement (stenting)	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	144
vascular procedures	226

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	38
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	45
angioplasty	60
cardiac procedures	145
catheterization	119
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	153
minimally invasive procedures	119
pelvic imaging	45
stent placement (stenting)	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	246
vascular procedures	337

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	41
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	66
angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	106
catheterization	86
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	151
minimally invasive procedures	86
pelvic imaging	66
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	352
vascular procedures	439

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	144
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	48
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
angioplasty	70
cardiac procedures	163
catheterization	138
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	170
minimally invasive procedures	138
pelvic imaging	67
stent placement (stenting)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	403
vascular procedures	516

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	171
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	45
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	46
angioplasty	42
cardiac procedures	99
catheterization	81
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	108
minimally invasive procedures	81
pelvic imaging	46
stent placement (stenting)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	326
vascular procedures	388

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	123
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	45
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	33
angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	106
catheterization	81
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	137
minimally invasive procedures	81
pelvic imaging	33
stent placement (stenting)	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	244
vascular procedures	323

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	92
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	46
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
angioplasty	36
cardiac procedures	102
catheterization	73
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	114
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	73
pelvic imaging	14
stent placement (stenting)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	128
vascular procedures	198

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	60
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated as a cardiologist in New Orleans, LA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging	42
angioplasty	50
cardiac procedures	129
catheterization	109
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	128
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	109
pelvic imaging	42
stent placement (stenting)	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	232
vascular procedures	246

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	90
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD graduated from University of Arkansas in 1987. He completed residency at University of Missouri, Columbia. He is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of Arkansas (1987)

Residency: University of Missouri, Columbia (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

SOUTH LOUISIANA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 83 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Orleans, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$394,677 AMPLATZER Occluders $80,938	Vascular $58,953	Omnilink Elite vascular stent system $49,037	Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter $48,089	AMPLATZER $37,151	Other $120,509
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$25,256 Structural Heart $20,681	Vascular $3,180	Electrophysiology $1,382	AMPLATZER $13
Endologix, Inc.	$16,897 OVATION $16,837	AFX $60
Trivascular, Inc.	$10,903 AAA Stent Grafts $10,903
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$5,002 AngioVac $1,919	AlphaVac $98	$2,985
Other	$12,509 Impella $2,223	Heart Valves $1,244	Transcatheter Heart Valves $1,188	Atherectomy Device $1,013	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $979	Other $5,862

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$386,244
Travel and Lodging	$35,886
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,672
Food and Beverage	$16,598
Education	$3,707
Other	$136

Research Payments

Dr. James S. Jenkins, MD has received 146 research payments totaling $495,682.

Biography

Dr. James Jenkins is a specialist in general practice, interventional cardiology, and vascular medicine (blood vessel disease) in New Orleans, LA and Jefferson, LA. Patient ratings for Dr. Jenkins average 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at the University of Missouri Health System. Dr. Jenkins is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New Orleans, LA.