23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacobs, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jacobs?
Dr. Dina Jacobs, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Jacobs empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis in Pregnancy, Multiple Sclerosis in Women, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Jacobs is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Jacobs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine | University Of Pa Health System
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Jacobs board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Dina Jacobs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Jacobs speak?
Dr. Jacobs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Jacobs typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jacobs diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Jacobs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO
- Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Jacobs typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Dina Jacobs may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Jacobs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jacobs accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobs accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Jacobs in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?
Abram Cancer Ctr Pacam 1 Flr
3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 4 Lowr Extremi
Philadelphia, PA 19104
What hospitals are Dr. Jacobs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jacobs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Jacobs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jacobs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164456836.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacobs
What is Dr. Dina Jacobs's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.