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Active NPI 1992772552 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary M Jacobs , MD

Ophthalmology • Chula Vista, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Jacobs, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Chula Vista, CA. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Jacobs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 681 THIRD AVE.

Dr. Jacobs is affiliated with Eye Physicians Medical Surgical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

681 Third Ave

Chula Vista, CA 919105703

Telephone 6194202111
Fax 6195858130
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Chula Vista, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +24.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Chula Vista, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Jacobs (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Chula Vista Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
269 155 $194.00 $98.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
199 191 $284.00 $138.12
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
79 70 $149.87 $49.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
71 70 $83.00 $38.85
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
67 45 $2035.00 $577.35
92250 Photography of the retina
56 55 $105.00 $40.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
50 50 $362.00 $177.39
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
48 47 $70.00 $15.99
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
44 43 $143.00 $69.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
28 21 $2523.00 $789.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
24 24 $45.00 $10.98
92134 Imaging of retina
22 21 $91.00 $44.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
15 14 $775.00 $364.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA G41820

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
GR0067510 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Physicians Medical Surgical Center

681 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 919105703

Phone: 6194202111321

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1265110092

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1306872411

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356318901

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1740596147

Doctor of Optometry

Farrah Sitto

Optometrist

NPI 1881343739

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 02, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2010

Registered at 681 THIRD AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 919105703 (Tel: 6194202111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 02, 2010

Registered at 681 THIRD AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 919105703 (Tel: 6194202111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 02, 2010

Recorded as GARY JACOBS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 02, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #G41820 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992772552
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 02, 2006
Last Update: November 02, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

681 Third Ave

Chula Vista, CA 919105703

Phone: 6194202111

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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