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Dr. Thomas Jacob, MD

Media, PA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jacob, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Media, PA?

    Dr. Thomas Jacob, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Media, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Jacob completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Jacob is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacob’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacob’s office.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Plastic Surgery; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Jacob board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Jacob, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Jacob speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Jacob treat?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, 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:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Open Right Hip Wound
    • Open Wound on Right Knee
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
    • Right Hip Deep Cut
    • Right Hip Gash
    • Traumatic Right Hip Wound
    • Knee Cut
    • Knee Gash
    • Deep Knee Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
    • S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
    • S71001A: Unspecified open wound, right hip, initial encounter
    • S81001D: Unspecified open wound, right knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Left Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand
    • M79642: Pain in left hand

    Also known as:

    • Radiation-Induced Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary and Bladder Problems
    • Radiation Cystitis with Blood
    • Bloody Urine from Radiation Therapy
    • Post-Radiation Bladder Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3041: Irradiation cystitis with hematuria

    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:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
    • S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97919: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with unspecified severity

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83019: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Open Wound on Right Hip
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Hip Cut
    • Right Hip Laceration
    • Right Hip Gash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S71001D: Unspecified open wound, right hip, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cut Left Index Finger Tendon
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn Left Index Finger Tendon
    • Severed Left Index Finger Tendon
    • Deep Cut on Left Index Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S66321D: Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of left index finger at wrist and hand level, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Jacob perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Jacob 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. 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:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 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:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Jacob accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jacob accept in Media, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Mattel Inc

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jacob's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Jacob's Primary Practice

    1088 W Baltimore Pike Ste 2405

    Media, PA 19063

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    Dr. Thomas Jacob's Practice 2

    30 Medical Center Blvd Ste 301

    Chester, PA 19013

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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 1255347977.

    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. Thomas Jacob's specialty?

    Dr. Jacob is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near Media, PA. A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods. Contact Dr. Jacob to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Jacob is affiliated with Riddle Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Bryn Mawr 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

    Where can I learn more about Plastic Hand Surgeon?

    Explore Plastic Hand Surgeon 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 Thomas Jacob accepting new patients in Media, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Thomas Jacob offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Jacob?

    Please contact Dr. Jacob's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Jacob have?

    Dr. Thomas Jacob is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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