Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus
Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 969-3390 to request Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Paula Ann Jacobus |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8921901703 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1538193982
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus
Medical Licenses
Dr. Paula Ann Jacobus has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| MD034489E | Pennsylvania |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| MD034489E | Pennsylvania |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group
| Lehigh Valley Physician Group | 1050 |
Practice Locations
1627 Chew St
Allentown, PA 18102-3648
Phone: (610) 969-3390
Fax: (610) 969-3393
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
17 Th And Chew St
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: (610) 402-3390
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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