Frequently asked questions

Direct Primary Care is a model that puts the patient’s health first. Red tape is minimized, unnecessary paperwork is eliminated, and the insurance company’s regulations and restrictions will have no place in the care of the patient.

Concierge care refers to the concept of increased accessibility of medical care, with more personalized contact. This usually involves shrinking the size of the practice from the thousands of patients to the hundreds.

Direct Primary Care refers to having a direct payment to the physician, rather than going through intermediaries. This eliminates hidden agendas of insurance companies and third parties from having any agenda other than the best possible care of the patient.

In this practice, this is both a Direct Primary Care and concierge model.

You can go to any specialist you like. This practice will certainly recommend consultants known for excellence, wherever in the city they may be. At times, referral to tertiary care centers out of town like Mayo Clinic may be both recommended and facilitated. Unlike other hospital systems where referrals within the system are urged or coerced, this practice feels as if the best specialist may be just about anywhere.

You have to join the practice to become a member.

Prorated refunds are available after 3 months. The minimum 3 month membership is nonrefundable.

This will be determined on a case by case basis.

House calls are available for an extra fee, depending on availability.

House calls may include many of the same services available in the office, including blood draws, medication administration, simple procedures, examinations, and treatments.

This practice has the best possible service from the best trained internal medicine and pediatrics-trained physician in the region.

Membership offers accessibility and convenience as well as the personalized, excellent health care you deserve.

If you go to a hospital where the physician has privileges, he will take care of you without the use of hospitalists. Presently, this includes Menorah Medical Center. If a certain physician’s expertise at another hospital is best you, arrangements will be made for you to have the best care possible.

Most non-Medicare insurance plans will have some reimbursement for out of network expenses. Office visits in many instances may be partially reimbursed by your insurance plan. Please check with your insurance expert.

This question is best addressed from your human resources representatives.

There will be another excellent concierge physician to take care of you.

The physician will always be available by telephone, electronic messaging, or paging system.

Health insurance is highly recommended for subspecialty care, radiology tests, certain lab tests, and other expenses. DPC is not a substitute for health insurance, although in certain cases it may allow the advantage of signing up for more economical health insurance plans.

You may see Dr. Jacobs as often as you like.

EKG’s, lab draws, joint injections, simple dermatological procedures, certain immunizations, and discounted labs are offered at the office.

Pap smears, breast exams, and contraception are offered.

Dr. Jacobs treats depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and other mental health issues. If needed, he may refer to other mental health professionals.