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Dr. Michael Jacobson, MD

Dr. Michael Jacobson, MD

El Cajon, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Jacobson, Pediatrician in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Michael Jacobson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Jacobson completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital. Dr. Jacobson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobson’s office at (619) 442-2560.

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

    • Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    Is Dr. Jacobson board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jacobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Jacobson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jacobson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Jacobson 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. Jacobson. 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.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    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

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Which procedures does Dr. Jacobson perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Jacobson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jacobson's office.

    Does Dr. Jacobson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacobson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 442-2560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobson accept in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Jacobson in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Inland Empire

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacobson's office located?

    Dr. Michael Jacobson's Primary Practice

    250 E Chase Ave # 108

    El Cajon, CA 92020

    (619) 442-2560

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    Dr. Michael Jacobson's Practice 2

    3257 Camino de los Coches Ste 301

    Carlsbad, CA 92009

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

    Dr. Jacobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831284249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobson?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Jacobson's specialty?

    Dr. Jacobson is a Pediatrician near El Cajon, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Jacobson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Jacobson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Jacobson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Michael Jacobson accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Jacobson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Jacobson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobson's office at (619) 442-2560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Jacobson?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobson's office at (619) 442-2560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Jacobson have?

    Dr. Michael Jacobson is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.

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