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Ophthalmology

Howard J. Jacobson, MD

Sees patients in Washington, DC · Chevy Chase, MD · District of Columbia, Maryland

Summary

Howard J. Jacobson, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD. NPI 1205874641. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard J. Jacobson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
51Years since medical school (graduated 1975)
MaleGender (as listed)
Eye Doctors of Washington PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Howard J. Jacobson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Howard J. Jacobson's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Howard J. Jacobson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard J. Jacobson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Howard J. Jacobson?
(202) 231-4044, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Howard J. Jacobson's NPI number?
1205874641. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard J. Jacobson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard J. Jacobson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Eye Doctors of Washington PC15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1975
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205874641
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians