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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacobs, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Stickney, IL?
Dr. Emily Jacobs, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Stickney, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Jacobs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobs’s office at (708) 788-3400.
What languages does Dr. Jacobs speak?
Dr. Jacobs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Jacobs treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs. 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 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Chronic Simple Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
- H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
Which procedures does Dr. Jacobs perform as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emily Jacobs may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jacobs' office.
Does Dr. Jacobs accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 788-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobs accept in Stickney, IL?
Dr. Jacobs in Stickney, IL 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Emily Jacobs?
Dr. Jacobs has appointments available at her Stickney, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Jacobs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jacobs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669715959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacobs
What is Dr. Emily Jacobs's specialty?
Dr. Jacobs is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Stickney, IL. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Jacobs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emily Jacobs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with Macneal Hospital 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 Emily Jacobs accepting new patients in Stickney, IL?
Yes, Dr. Emily Jacobs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Jacobs offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jacobs, or call (708) 788-3400 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Jacobs?
Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (708) 788-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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