Who is Dr. Jacobson, Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Jacobson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Ophthalmology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, General Surgery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Jacobson board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Jacobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Jacobson speak?
Dr. Jacobson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Jacobson typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobson 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. Jacobson. 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:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
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:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Squamous Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Scaly eyelid inflammation
- Dandruff-like eyelids
- Chronic blepharitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01023: Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Jacobson typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobson 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. Jacobson. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Jacobson accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacobson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 979-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobson accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Jacobson in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Jacobson's office located?
What is Dr. Jacobson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jacobson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184627465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacobson