Dr. Christopher M Jacobus
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Cheektowaga, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher M Jacobus, MD, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in Cheektowaga, New York. He attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaleida Health, Mercy Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Christopher M Jacobus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 686-8460 to request Dr. Christopher M Jacobus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher M Jacobus |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0547218471 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own 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
- Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (primary specialty)
- Hospice/Palliative Care
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Christopher M Jacobus attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1275575920
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Christopher M Jacobus
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher M Jacobus has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| 233263 | New York |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 233631 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Buffalo, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Buffalo, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Buffalo, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
225 Como Park Blvd
Cheektowaga, NY 14227-1416
Phone: (716) 686-8460
Fax: (716) 686-8100
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, October 18, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Christopher M Jacobus [NPI: 1275575920]Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Hospice/Palliative Care