Dr. Glen Jacob

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Glen Jacob, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Dr. Glen Jacob accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 808-1093 to request Dr. Glen Jacob the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1175 East Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-3885

Phone 1: (570) 808-1093

Fax: (570) 808-7878
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Glen Jacob
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4486770989
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hand Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Glen Jacob attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295990976
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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.
  • EHR - He does not 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.
  • MHI - He 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.
  • MOC - He 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. Glen Jacob

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Glen Jacob has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
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    Surgery of the Hand
    A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
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    Surgery of the Hand
    A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

1175 East Mountain Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-3885
Phone: (570) 808-1093
Fax: (570) 808-7878
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 Monday, December 19, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 6, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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