Bruce Jacobs

Urology

Bruce Jacobs is an Urology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 605-3046Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bruce Jacobs has practiced urology for 22+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 171 Urology providers in PASee all Urology in Pittsburgh22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1886dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5200 Centre Ave Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.51/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.9%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

239

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

171

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

567

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+27%)48%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Virtual Urology Care With Bruce Jacobs

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Jacobs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bruce Jacobs

Dr. Jacobs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 605-3046.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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