Cara Jacobs, PA-C
Cara Jacobs is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Berkeley Heights, NJ with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cara Jacobs, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Berkeley Heights, NJ. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Berkeley Heights area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1633dNPPES updated 2021-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
261
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
229
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
574
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $18k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Dec 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
127 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3616
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Cara Jacobs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cara Jacobs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Berkeley Heights 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 Cara Jacobs
NPI records show Dr. Jacobs as active with telehealth listed in Berkeley Heights, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 277-8991.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cara Jacobs
Practice Location
1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104
Mailing Address
127 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302-3616
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