Jacob William Rockovits, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Jacob William Rockovits is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Palmerton, PA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(610) 824-8350Palmerton, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jacob William Rockovits, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Palmerton, PA. He has been practicing since 2017 — over 9 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 424 Physician Assistant providers in PASee all Physician Assistant in Palmerton9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 3125dNPPES updated 2017-11-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

135 Lafayette Ave Fl 2, Palmerton, PA 18071-1518

Fax: (610) 824-8350
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.13%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

1.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.1%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

360

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

448

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,177

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $337k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)36%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.43 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 9 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Virtual Medical Care With Jacob William Rockovits

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jacob William Rockovits for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palmerton 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 Jacob William Rockovits

Dr. Rockovits is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palmerton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 824-8350.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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