Dr. Derek Jenkins, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Derek Jenkins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Providence, Rhode Island. In 2023, Dr. Jenkins performed 48 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#9 in Rhode Island) and 33 hip replacements (#8 in Rhode Island), for a combined total of 81 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Rhode Island.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
48 verified cases
#9 in Rhode Island
Hip Replacement
33 verified cases
#8 in Rhode Island

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Jenkins

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (81 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Jenkins, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 401-453-9032
1 Kettle Point Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
NPI: 1669613907
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 17 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Rhode Island Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Robert Marchand - Wakefield 208 procedures
Dr. Valentin Antoci - East Providence 123 procedures
Dr. Eric Cohen - Providence 111 procedures
Dr. Thomas Barrett - East Greenwich 99 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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