Orville J Jacobs, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Altoona, IA

Orville J Jacobs, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Altoona, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Pella Regional Health Center and his current practice location is 5225 Ne 96th St, Altoona, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 240-5042.

Orville J Jacobs is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 01548) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558348169.

Contact Information

Orville J Jacobs, DO
5225 Ne 96th St,
Altoona, IA 50009-9493
(515) 240-5042
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameOrville J Jacobs
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience51 Years
Location5225 Ne 96th St, Altoona, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Orville J Jacobs graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558348169
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214017482
  • Enrollment ID: I20071231000496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Orville J Jacobs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558348169NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01548 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pella Regional Health Center993100587382

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Entity NamePella Regional Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053369405
PECOS PAC ID: 9931005873
Enrollment ID: O20031210000914

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Orville J Jacobs, DO
5225 Ne 96th St,
Altoona, IA 50009-9493

Ph: (515) 240-5042
Orville J Jacobs, DO
5225 Ne 96th St,
Altoona, IA 50009-9493

Ph: (515) 240-5042

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