Quick answers
- Does Edward J. Jakubs Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward J. Jakubs Jr. 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 Edward J. Jakubs Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 252 Original Medicare patients and 790 services for Edward J. Jakubs Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward J. Jakubs Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1295794212. 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 Edward J. Jakubs Jr., 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 patients | 252 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 790 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)67 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)43 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis50%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Edward J. Jakubs Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward J. Jakubs Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward J. Jakubs Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 936‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward J. Jakubs Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lexington Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295794212 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians