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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacob, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Viju Jacob is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jacob graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Jacob is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacob’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacob’s office at (718) 589-2141.
Where did Dr. Jacob go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Jacob board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Viju Jacob 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
Spanish
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:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Period Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Dysmenorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jacob typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Viju Jacob may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (718) 589-2141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacob accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Jacob in Bronx, 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)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?
What is Dr. Jacob's NPI number?An 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 1134135114.
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. Viju Jacob's specialty?
Dr. Jacob is a Pediatrician near Bronx, 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 this Dr. Viju Jacob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jacob is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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 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 Viju Jacob accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Viju Jacob is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viju Jacob offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (718) 589-2141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viju Jacob?
Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (718) 589-2141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Viju Jacob have?
Dr. Viju Jacob is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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