17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jacobson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Karen Jacobson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jacobson graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Jacobson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jacobson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jacobson’s office at (617) 414-4290.
Where did Dr. Jacobson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA | Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow:Infectious Diseases
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital | Yale-New Haven Hospital
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Jacobson board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Jacobson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jacobson speak?
Dr. Jacobson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jacobson treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
- Positive TB Skin Test
- Tuberculin Reaction
- TB Test Induration
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
- R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Primary Lung Tuberculosis
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in Other Body Parts
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Primary Pulmonary TB
- First-stage Respiratory TB
- Initial Lung TB
- Lung TB
- Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB in Other Locations
- Systemic Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- A157: Primary respiratory tuberculosis
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
- A1889: Tuberculosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis
- TB
- Consumption
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8611: Personal history of tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Jacobson perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Jacobson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jacobson's office.
Does Dr. Jacobson accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacobson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-4290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jacobson accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jacobson in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jacobson's office located?
Dr. Karen Jacobson's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-4290
What is Dr. Jacobson's NPI number?An 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 1164407623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jacobson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jacobson
What is Dr. Karen Jacobson's specialty?
Dr. Jacobson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Jacobson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karen Jacobson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jacobson is affiliated with Boston 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Karen Jacobson accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Jacobson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Jacobson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jacobson's office at (617) 414-4290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Jacobson?
Please contact Dr. Jacobson's office at (617) 414-4290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Jacobson have?
Dr. Karen Jacobson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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