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Dr. Benjamin Jacobs, MD

Dr. Benjamin Jacobs, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jacobs, Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Benjamin Jacobs, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Jacobs completed his residency at University of Michigan. Dr. Jacobs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobs’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobs’s office at (352) 265-9928.

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

    • Residency: University of Michigan | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Care System

    • Medical School: University of Toledo | Eastern Michigan University

    What languages does Dr. Jacobs speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jacobs treat?

    As a Surgeon, 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:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    What procedures does Dr. Jacobs perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Jacobs 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. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
    • Tying Off Leg Vein for Varicose Veins
    • Stab Phlebectomy
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Varicose Vein Excision
    • Saphenous Vein Ligation
    • Varicose Vein Surgery
    • Vein Stripping

    CPT Codes:

    • 37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
    • 37700: Ligation and division of long saphenous vein at saphenofemoral junction, or distal interruptions

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Additional Vein Stent Placement
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Stenting
    • Venous Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Removal of Infected Vascular Graft in Arm or Leg
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
    • Infected Graft Excision
    • Vascular Graft Infection Removal
    • Limb Graft Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
    • 35903: Excision of infected graft; extremity

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral-Tibial/Peroneal Artery Bypass Graft
    • Leg Artery Bypass
    • Femoral-Tibial Bypass
    • Peripheral Artery Bypass
    • Lower Leg Bypass Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 35666: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or peroneal artery

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Femoral Artery Cleaning
    • Profunda Femoral Thromboendarterectomy
    • Femoral Artery Plaque Removal
    • Leg Artery Cleaning
    • Deep Femoral Artery Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 35372: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; deep (profunda) femoral

    Also known as:

    • Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
    • Leg Artery Bypass
    • Fem-Pop Bypass
    • Artificial Graft for Leg Artery

    CPT Codes:

    • 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal

    Also known as:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Reoperation for Leg Artery Bypass
    • Femoral-popliteal reoperation
    • Tibial artery re-bypass
    • Leg artery revision surgery
    • Peripheral artery reoperation

    CPT Codes:

    • 35700: Reoperation, femoral-popliteal or femoral (popliteal)-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal artery, or other distal vessels, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
    • Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
    • Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation
    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Thigh Amputation
    • Lower Leg Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Leg Re-Amputation
    • Limb Loss
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal
    • Leg Amputation (Femur)
    • Above-Knee Amputation
    • Femoral Amputation
    • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
    • Leg Removal Surgery
    • Below-Knee Amputation
    • Transmetatarsal amputation
    • Foot removal surgery
    • Forefoot amputation
    • Tibia and Fibula Re-Amputation
    • Lower Leg Amputation Revision
    • Repeat Leg Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
    • 27590: Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;
    • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;
    • 28805: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal
    • 27886: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula; re-amputation

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Jacobs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacobs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-9928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Jacobs 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacobs' office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Jacobs' Primary Practice

    1505 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    (352) 265-9928

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    Dr. Benjamin Jacobs' Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Benjamin Jacobs' Practice 3

    11962 County Road 101 Ste 104

    The Villages, FL 32162

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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 1992066062.

    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. Benjamin Jacobs's specialty?

    Dr. Jacobs is a Surgeon near Gainesville, FL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Jacobs to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with Tift Regional 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 Benjamin Jacobs accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Jacobs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (352) 265-9928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Jacobs?

    Please contact Dr. Jacobs's office at (352) 265-9928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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