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DR. JOEL PAUL JACOBSON MD
NPI 1346448859
Otolaryngology in Monterey, CA

Active since July 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
966 CASS ST, SUITE 250, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 649-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Paul Jacobson Md NPPES

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

DR. JOEL PAUL JACOBSON MD (NPI 1346448859) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Monterey, California, licensed in California (A116331) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346448859
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL PAUL JACOBSONCredential: MD
Location Address966 CASS ST, SUITE 250Monterey, CA 93940-4539
Mailing Address1095 Los Palos DrSalinas, CA 93901-3916 · (831) 775-0205
Phone(831) 649-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2012
✔ NPI 1346448859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A116331
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
966 CASS ST, Monterey, CA 93940
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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

Dr. Joel Paul Jacobson 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 ID2062680101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110718000054
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 13

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.

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.
1,012 services558 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
658 services443 patients
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 31575
This procedure involves a doctor examining your voice box using a flexible endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera. It's inserted through your nose or mouth to visualize your throat area. It helps detect any abnormalities in your voice box, ensuring optimal vocal health.
227 services181 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
222 services155 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
181 services181 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
135 services135 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93940 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
$139.84 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $34.96 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.53 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $19.13 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

96.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.84
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy
100%79 patients
Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were prescribed topical preparations
80%70 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
48%29 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
62%50 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
87%2,802 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%128 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
5%92 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%588 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%1,539 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
98%52 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
37%588 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
91%58 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers11 claims11 services$56.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers12 claims68 services$1.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$43.26 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 12

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

CHARLES EDWARD WHISLER MD
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, SUITE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-7733
CARMEL HEALTHCARE ANESTHESIA MEDICAL PROVIDERS INC
Anesthesiology
966 CASS ST, STE 150
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-1126
DOCTORS OPTICAL SERVICE
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-0577
REBECCA DEE LAW AU.D.
Audiologist
966 CASS ST, STE 250
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-4000
ROBERT M. ADAMS, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
966 CASS ST, SUITE 200
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-1144
DR. GEOFFREY G WHITE M.D.
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-7733
CHARLES E WHISLER, M.D., INC
Ophthalmology
966 CASS ST, STE 100
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 373-7733
CENTRAL COAST HEAD & NECK SURGEONS A M C INC
Otolaryngology
966 CASS ST, STE 250
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Monterey County (831) 649-4000

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 Joel Jacobson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Jacobson is 1346448859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2007.

Where is Joel Jacobson located?

Joel Jacobson practices at 966 Cass St Suite 250, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 649-4000.

What is Joel Jacobson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Joel Jacobson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Jacobson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Jacobson was last updated on September 28, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.