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- 8881 Fletcher Parkway, #102, La Mesa, CA 91942
About Dr. Jacobsen
Based in La Mesa, CA, James C. Jacobsen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. James graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1999. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,215 services to 1,124 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. NPI 1356394811 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 461-1830
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8881 FLETCHER PARKWAY #102
La Mesa, CA 91942
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,215 services · 1,124 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
53 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
24 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
18 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
17 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | Procedure | 49450 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
409 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
116 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
77 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in La Mesa 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Jacobsen?
Dr. Jacobsen is a radiologist in La Mesa, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Jacobsen's address?
Dr. Jacobsen is listed at 8881 Fletcher Parkway #102, La Mesa, CA 91942. 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. Jacobsen?
The number on file is (619) 461-1830. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Jacobsen?
Dr. Jacobsen's National Provider Identifier is 1356394811. 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. Jacobsen train?
Dr. Jacobsen attended Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Jacobsen have?
Dr. Jacobsen has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Jacobsen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Jacobsen performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Jacobsen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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