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Dr. Lena Jacob, MD

Dr. Lena Jacob, MD

Garden City, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jacob, Internist in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Lena Jacob, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jacob graduated from State Univ of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Jacob is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacob’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacob’s office at (516) 938-0100.

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

    • Residency: North Shore University Hospital

    • Medical School: State Univ of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Jacob board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Lena Jacob, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jacob speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jacob treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Jacob 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. Jacob. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Unclear Mammogram
    • Mammography
    • Mammograms
    • Inconclusive breast screening
    • Mammogram needs further testing
    • Uncertain mammogram result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R922: Inconclusive mammogram

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Jacob perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lena Jacob may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jacob's office.

    Does Dr. Jacob accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jacob accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 938-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacob accept in Garden City, NY?

    Dr. Jacob in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?

    Dr. Lena Jacob's Primary Practice

    1001 Franklin Ave

    Garden City, NY 11530

    (516) 938-0100

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    Dr. Lena Jacob's Practice 2

    1000 Zeckendorf Blvd

    Garden City, NY 11530

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    Dr. Lena Jacob's Practice 3

    1055 Stewart Ave

    Bethpage, NY 11714

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

    Dr. Jacob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710928452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacob?

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

    What is Dr. Lena Jacob's specialty?

    Dr. Jacob is a Internist near Garden City, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Jacob to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lena Jacob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob is affiliated with North Shore University 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Lena Jacob accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lena Jacob is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lena Jacob offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (516) 938-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lena Jacob?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office at (516) 938-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lena Jacob have?

    Dr. Lena Jacob is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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