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JOSEPH M JACOBS MD
NPI 1245233469
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Bethlehem, PA

Active since May 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 602, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015(610) 865-5888(610) 865-1697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph M Jacobs Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH M JACOBS MD (NPI 1245233469) is an individual nephrology provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037424E) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245233469
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH M JACOBSCredential: MD
Location Address701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 602Bethlehem, PA 18015-1152
Mailing Address701 Ostrum St, Suite 602Bethlehem, PA 18015-1152 · (610) 865-5888 · Fax (610) 865-1697
Phone(610) 865-5888
Fax(610) 865-1697
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2013
✔ NPI 1245233469 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD037424E
Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

701 OSTRUM ST, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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Other Identifiers 13

Other40433Geisinger Health Plan
Other000000129237Unison Health Plan
Other01201301Capital Blue Cross
Medicare UPINE12934PA
Other20008418Amerihealth Mercy Health
Medicare PIN065038Q79NJ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified154067PA
Medicaid0011789700002PA
Other1521554Gateway Health Plan
Medicaid0067946NJ
Other0000155375601United Healthcare
Other000154067Highmark Blue Shield
Medicare PIN390000985PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph M Jacobs Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002872884
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110224000352
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 90970
Dialysis is a treatment that replicates some functions of healthy kidneys when they're not working properly. It helps to remove waste, salt, and excess water from your body and maintain a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood. This service, for patients aged 20 or older, is provided on a daily basis for less than a full month.
488 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
453 services282 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
415 services205 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
145 services21 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
97 services94 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
91 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Warren Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phillipsburg, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310060
Location185 Roseberry StPhillipsburg, NJ 08865 · Warren County
Emergency services

St Lukes Quakertown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quakertown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390035
Location3000 St. Luke's DriveQuakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand View Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Sellersville, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390057
Location700 Lawn AvenueSellersville, PA 18960 · Bucks County
Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390162
Location250 South 21st StreetEaston, PA 18042 · Northampton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg J7502
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims660 services$1.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers25 claims1,275 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,080 services$0.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims242 services$2.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers39 claims39 services$17.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers30 claims30 services$12.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BREANNA LITTLE
Physician Assistant
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 302
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-6000
DR. STEPHEN ANTHONY OLENCHOCK JR. D.O.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 201
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 954-3890
ST. LUKE'S PHYSICIAN GROUP, INC.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 303
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3900
LEHIGH VALLEY NEPHROLOGY ASSOC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 602
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 865-5888
BETHLEHEM SURGICAL CENTER PC
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, STE 504
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 867-2371
AMY D. SCOTT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (610) 691-3603
JAN D CAUFFMAN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
701 OSTRUM ST
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3648
GEANNINE ELISA SCHIAVONE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 603
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3990

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Jacobs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Jacobs is 1245233469. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2005.

Where is Joseph Jacobs located?

Joseph Jacobs practices at 701 Ostrum St Suite 602, Bethlehem, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (610) 865-5888.

What is Joseph Jacobs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Joseph Jacobs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Jacobs is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Jacobs accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Joseph Jacobs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Jacobs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Jacobs is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, Grand View Health and St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Jacobs was last updated on August 2, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.