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ISRAEL JACOBOWITZ MD
NPI 1952399487
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Brooklyn, NY

Active since October 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
4802 10TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219(718) 283-7686(718) 283-7392 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Israel Jacobowitz Md NPPES

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

ISRAEL JACOBOWITZ MD (NPI 1952399487) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (1225081) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952399487
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameISRAEL JACOBOWITZCredential: MD
Location Address4802 10TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11219-2916
Mailing AddressPo Box 30060New York, NY 10087-0060 · (718) 283-7686 · Fax (718) 283-7392
Phone(718) 283-7686
Fax(718) 283-7392
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1952399487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 1225081
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
4802 10TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00514530NY
OtherA400052064NY · Medicare Ptan

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Israel Jacobowitz 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 ID1759350838
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040927000188
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 3

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
23 services21 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.
19 services16 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11219 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
$203.53 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $50.88 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

Reported Quality Measures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
90%189 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
97%748 patients4/55-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.
95%77 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
94%197 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
96%420 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
96%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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%159 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
95%195 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
99%318 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…
97%159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%159 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

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.

CARLOS BUZZETTA
Legal Medicine
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-8961
LOBELYS A ANICET PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-5660
CHIAMAKA MEREMETOH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6000
JESSE M. GALINA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6000
DR. ABANOUB ALFY NAKHLA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6000
CHRISTINE LI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6000
MS. KATRINA W SOWERBY FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4802 10TH AVE, PRE-TESTING
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-7300
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER MAIMONIDES INFECTIOUS DISEASES FPP
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4802 10TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-8773

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 Israel Jacobowitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Israel Jacobowitz is 1952399487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2005.

Where is Israel Jacobowitz located?

Israel Jacobowitz practices at 4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219. The listed phone number is (718) 283-7686.

What is Israel Jacobowitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Israel Jacobowitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Israel Jacobowitz 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.

Is Israel Jacobowitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Israel Jacobowitz is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Israel Jacobowitz was last updated on April 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.