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Dr. Josepheena Jacob, MD

Pediatrician

Floral Park, NY

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Jacob, Pediatrician in Floral Park, NY?

    Dr. Josepheena Jacob, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Floral Park, NY. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Jacob completed her residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Jacob is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacob’s office at (516) 328-3700.

    Where did Dr. Jacob go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Maimonides Med Center

    Is Dr. Jacob board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Josepheena Jacob, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Jacob speak?

    Dr. Jacob and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Malayalam

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jacob typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Jacob 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. Jacob. 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jacob typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Josepheena Jacob may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jacob accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacob accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 328-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacob accept in Floral Park, NY?

    Dr. Jacob in Floral Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Promedica Health Systems

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?

    Dr. Josepheena Jacob's Primary Practice

    274 Jericho Tpke

    Floral Park, NY 11001

    (516) 328-3700

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    What hospitals are Dr. Jacob affiliated with?

    Dr. Jacob has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Cohen Childrens Medical Center,New Hyde Park, NY

    What is Dr. Jacob's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043310147.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacob?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacob

    What is Dr. Josepheena Jacob's specialty?

    Dr. Jacob is a Pediatrician near Floral Park, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Josepheena Jacob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Jacob is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cohen Childrens Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Josepheena Jacob accepting new patients in Floral Park, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Josepheena Jacob is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josepheena Jacob offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (516) 328-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Josepheena Jacob?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (516) 328-3700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?

    Dr. Jacob's office is located in Floral Park, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Josepheena Jacob have?

    Dr. Josepheena Jacob is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.