Dr. Jacob Samba, MD
Bronx, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samba, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Jacob Samba, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Samba is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samba’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samba’s office at (718) 299-6797.
What languages does Dr. Samba speak?
Dr. Samba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Samba typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Samba 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. Samba. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Samba typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Samba may include:
Please contact Dr. Samba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Samba accept my insurance?
Dr. Samba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samba accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Samba in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Longevity Health Founders
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
VillageCare of New York
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Samba's office located?
What is Dr. Samba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639890692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samba
What is Dr. Jacob Samba's specialty?
Dr. Samba is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Bronx, NY.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Jacob Samba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samba is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Jacob Samba accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
No, Dr. Jacob Samba is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Samba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samba's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Samba?
Please contact Dr. Samba's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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