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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. George Jacob, Critical Care Internist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Amith George Jacob, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. George Jacob is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. George Jacob’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. George Jacob’s office at (815) 387-1717.
What languages does Dr. George Jacob speak?
Dr. George Jacob and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. George Jacob typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. George 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. George 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. George Jacob typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. George Jacob 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. George 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:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. George Jacob accept my insurance?
Dr. George Jacob accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 387-1717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. George Jacob accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. George Jacob in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
The Alliance
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. George Jacob's office located?
What is Dr. George Jacob's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. George Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649534926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. George Jacob?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. George Jacob
What is Dr. Amith George Jacob's specialty?
Dr. George Jacob is a Critical Care Internist near Iowa City, IA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Amith George Jacob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. George Jacob is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center 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
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Is Amith George Jacob accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Amith George Jacob is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amith George Jacob offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. George Jacob's office at (815) 387-1717 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amith George Jacob?
Please contact Dr. George Jacob's office at (815) 387-1717 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. George Jacob
Dept Of Internal Medicine
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242