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Dr. Laura Jacobsen, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Jacobsen, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Laura Jacobsen, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jacobsen completed her residency at University of North Carolina. Dr. Jacobsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobsen’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobsen’s office at (352) 265-0328.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Florida

    • Residency: University of North Carolina

    • Medical School: University of Florida

    What languages does Dr. Jacobsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jacobsen treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Jacobsen 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. Jacobsen. 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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Underactive Thyroid at Birth
    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Sugar
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
    • Blood Sugar Drop
    • Sugar Crash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E162: Hypoglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Turner Syndrome
    • Monosomy X
    • 45,X Karyotype
    • Ullrich-Turner Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q969: Turner's syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Adrenal Insufficiency
    • Addison Disease
    • Atypical Adrenal Insufficiency
    • Uncommon Adrenal Underactivity
    • Adrenocortical Hypofunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E2749: Other adrenocortical insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Glycogen Storage Disease
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • GSD
    • Glycogenosis
    • Glycogen storage disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7400: Glycogen storage disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Overactivity
    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
    • Excess Adrenal Hormones
    • Adrenal Hyperactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity

    Does Dr. Jacobsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacobsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobsen accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Jacobsen in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacobsen's office located?

    Dr. Laura Jacobsen's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-0328

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    Dr. Laura Jacobsen's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Laura Jacobsen's Practice 3

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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

    Dr. Jacobsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073873907.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobsen?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Jacobsen's specialty?

    Dr. Jacobsen is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Gainesville, FL. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Jacobsen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Jacobsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Jacobsen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. 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

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    Is Laura Jacobsen accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Jacobsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Jacobsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobsen's office at (352) 265-0328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Jacobsen?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobsen's office at (352) 265-0328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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