Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Jenkins, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Wichita Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1631 11TH ST UNIT B, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
9406875000
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1982171914 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Jenkins from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jenkins

Dr. Kenneth Jenkins is a physician assistant in Wichita Falls, TX, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jenkins performed 368 Medicare services across 311 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jenkins received a total of $2,375 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jenkins is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 34% volume in TX $2,375 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
368
Medicare services
Top 34% in TX for physician assistant
311
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~53 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
70 $26 $775
Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc
This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve.
33 $159 $5,081
Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments.
24 $74 $2,186
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
23 $40 $1,172
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
21 $85 $406
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 20 $40 $1,192
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
17 $114 $3,274
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
17 $51 $216
Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc
This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated.
15 $33 $980
Spinal stabilization device placement, 4-7 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of the spine across four to seven bone segments.
15 $77 $2,270
Removal of lower spine bone growth
Surgical removal of a bone growth located in the lower spine, outside the protective membrane covering the spinal cord.
15 $136 $4,070
Use of operating microscope
Use of a specialized microscope during a surgical procedure to provide magnified visualization of the surgical site.
15 $22 $652
Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal
A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area.
13 $185 $5,522
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion
This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion.
13 $26 $725
Anterior cervical spine fusion with disc removal
Surgical procedure to fuse upper spine bones through the front of the neck, involving partial removal of the intervertebral disc.
12 $65 $3,727
Spinal fusion with cage or mesh insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space between the bones.
12 $34 $1,003
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck.
11 $77 $2,423
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
11 $78 $2,290
Anterior removal of upper spine bone with nerve release, single segment
This procedure involves removing a bone from the upper spine through an anterior approach to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed on a single spinal segment.
11 $180 $5,237
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
57.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
42.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,375
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $594/year across 4 years
Top 20% in TX for physician assistant
4
Companies
29
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,375 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$21
2023
$2,162
2022
$155
2021
$37

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,207
SI-BONE, INC.
$996
Globus Medical, Inc.
$135
Stryker Corporation
$37
Top 3 companies account for 98.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALEUTIAN INTERBODY SYSTEMS · CASCADIA INTERBODY SYSTEM · IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM · INFINITY OCCIPITOCERVICAL UPPER THORACIC SYSTEM · Psoas Preservation (ELSA ATP) · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $645 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
42
Per 100K population
32.3
County median income
$62,168
Nearest hospital
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Jenkins is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of TX peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Jenkins experienced with spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jenkins performed 70 spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Jenkins receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jenkins received a total of $2,375 from 4 companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Jenkins's costs compare to other physician assistants in Wichita Falls?
Dr. Jenkins's average Medicare payment per service is $73. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Jenkins) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →