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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BABU
Based in Libertyville, IL, Jacob Babu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Jacob is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Jacob provided 5,306 services to 2,110 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (847) 247-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
724 FLORSHEIM DR
Libertyville, IL 60048
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,306 services · 2,110 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
74 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
61 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
38 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
36 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
29 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
22 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
21 |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views | Imaging | 72120 |
379 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
159 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
106 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Libertyville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Babu?
Dr. Babu is an orthopedic surgeon in Libertyville, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Babu's address?
Dr. Babu is listed at 724 FLORSHEIM DR, Libertyville, IL 60048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Babu?
The number on file is (847) 247-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Babu?
Dr. Babu's National Provider Identifier is 1861804841. 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. Babu train?
Dr. Babu attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Babu have?
Dr. Babu has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Babu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Babu performs procedures including injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance and partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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