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Based in Chula Vista, CA, Gary M Jacobs, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Gary graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1976.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Jacobs specialise in?
Dr. Jacobs is an ophthalmology in Chula Vista, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Jacobs located?
Dr. Jacobs is listed at 681 THIRD AVE, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Jacobs's phone number?
The number on file is (619) 420-2111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Jacobs's NPI number?
Dr. Jacobs's National Provider Identifier is 1992772552. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Jacobs go to medical school?
Dr. Jacobs attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Jacobs been practising?
Dr. Jacobs has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Jacobs do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Jacobs performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Jacobs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Jacobs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 420-2111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
681 THIRD AVE
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
972 services · 806 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
67 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
28 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
24 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
269 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
199 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
79 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
71 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
56 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Chula Vista 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.