Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacob, Nephrologist in Galveston, TX?
What languages does Dr. Jacob speak?
Dr. Jacob and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Jacob typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Jacob typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shancy Jacob may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (409) 772-0750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacob accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Jacob in Galveston, TX 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)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Jacob affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jacob has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1194031641.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacob?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacob