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Dr. John Jacobs, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

South Bend, IN

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jacobs, Family Medicine Specialist in South Bend, IN?

    Dr. John Jacobs, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South Bend, IN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Jacobs completed his residency at Memorial Hosp Of S Bend, Family Medicine. 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 (574) 234-4016.

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

    • Residency: Memorial Hosp Of S Bend, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States

    Is Dr. Jacobs board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Jacobs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jacobs typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jacobs typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jacobs performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Jacobs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 234-4016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobs accept in South Bend, IN?

    Dr. Jacobs in South Bend, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Auxiant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?

    Dr. John Jacobs' Primary Practice

    6301 University Commons Ste 210

    South Bend, IN 46635

    (574) 234-4016

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    Dr. John Jacobs' Practice 2

    610 N Michigan St Ste 308

    South Bend, IN 46601

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    What hospitals are Dr. Jacobs affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Jacobs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center,Shreveport, LA
    Beacon Granger Hospital,Granger, IN

    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 1881785046.

    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. John Jacobs's specialty?

    Dr. Jacobs is a Family Medicine Specialist near South Bend, IN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. John Jacobs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. John Jacobs accepting new patients in South Bend, IN?

    Yes, Dr. John Jacobs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Jacobs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs' office at (574) 234-4016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Jacobs?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs' office at (574) 234-4016 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?

    Dr. Jacobs' office is located in South Bend, IN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Jacobs have?

    Dr. John Jacobs is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.