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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacobs, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Samantha Jacobs, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobs graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Jacobs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobs’s office at (212) 241-7968.
Where did Dr. Jacobs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Jacobs speak?
Dr. Jacobs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Jacobs typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Neutropenia
- Blood Disorder
- Low neutrophil count
- Acquired neutropenia
- Specific neutropenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D708: Other neutropenia
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Jacobs typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Jacobs may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 call our office at (212) 241-7968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobs accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Jacobs in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?
What is Dr. Jacobs's NPI number?An 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 1578723946.
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. Samantha Jacobs's specialty?
Dr. Jacobs is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Samantha Jacobs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samantha Jacobs accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Jacobs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Jacobs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (212) 241-7968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Jacobs?
Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (212) 241-7968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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