Dr. Christopher Jacobus, MD
Cheektowaga, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacobus, Internist in Cheektowaga, NY?
Where did Dr. Jacobus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Jacobus board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Jacobus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jacobus speak?
Dr. Jacobus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Jacobus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Jacobus 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. Jacobus. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Jacobus typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Jacobus 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. Jacobus. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Jacobus accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacobus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 686-8460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobus accept in Cheektowaga, NY?
Dr. Jacobus in Cheektowaga, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Canon
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Family Choice
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Jacobus' office located?
Dr. Christopher Jacobus' Primary Practice
225 Como Park Blvd
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 686-8460
What hospitals are Dr. Jacobus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jacobus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Jacobus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jacobus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275575920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacobus
What is Dr. Christopher Jacobus's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.