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Dermatology

Carolyn I. Jacob, MD

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Carolyn I. Jacob, MD is a dermatologist at 515 N State St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60654. Phone: (312) 245-9965. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carolyn I. Jacob had 104 Original Medicare patients and 368 services. NPI 1265498083. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 515 N State St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60654 · Directions
  • Phone: (312) 245‑9965
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology SC
  • Medical school: University College Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carolyn I. Jacob, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Carolyn I. Jacob accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn I. Jacob accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Carolyn I. Jacob see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Carolyn I. Jacob. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carolyn I. Jacob's NPI number?
1265498083. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Carolyn I. Jacob, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients104
Services billed to Medicare368
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)80 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)67 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)41 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)38 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)23 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure47%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Osteoporosis22%
  • Anxiety17%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)14%

Practice locations

Addresses where Carolyn I. Jacob is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn I. Jacob as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology SC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology SC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity College Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265498083
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians