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Dr. Betsy Jacobs, MD

Concord, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jacobs, Hospitalist in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Betsy Jacobs, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jacobs graduated from Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Jacobs is fluent in English, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobs’s office at (925) 674-0500.

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

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    What languages does Dr. Jacobs speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jacobs typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Jacobs typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Betsy Jacobs may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jacobs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 674-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobs accept in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Jacobs in Concord, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?

    Dr. Betsy Jacobs' Primary Practice

    2700 Grant St Ste 200

    Concord, CA 94520

    (925) 674-0500

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    Dr. Betsy Jacobs' Practice 2

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Betsy Jacobs' Practice 3

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy

    Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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    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 1124041066.

    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. Betsy Jacobs's specialty?

    Dr. Jacobs is a Hospitalist near Concord, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Betsy Jacobs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Betsy Jacobs accepting new patients in Concord, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Betsy Jacobs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Betsy Jacobs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (925) 674-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Betsy Jacobs?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (925) 674-0500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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