Joshua Samuel Jacobs, MD

Allergy Allergy & Immunology

Joshua Samuel Jacobs is an Allergy Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(925) 935-6252Walnut Creek, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in allergy & immunology, Joshua Samuel Jacobs, MD is a long-established allergy allergy & immunology specialist in Walnut Creek. Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and asthma (per CMS data).

1 of 32 Allergy & Immunology providers in CASee all Allergy & Immunology in Walnut Creek36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 538dNPPES updated 2024-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

370 N Wiget Ln Ste 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2452

Fax: (925) 930-0942
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

69.92/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

299

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

265

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,768

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6.93M

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Asthma.

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 (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Asthma
Higher than avg (+47%)60%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

COPD
Higher than avg (+1%)21%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$248.4k received from industry

382 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joshua Samuel Jacobs's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

  2. Board certified · Dec 1, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Allergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies.

Taxonomy: 207KA0200X

Education & Training

Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense

CMS Certification Number: 19050F

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Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Joshua Samuel Jacobs

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Samuel Jacobs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, asthma reviews — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Joshua Samuel Jacobs

Dr. Jacobs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 935-6252.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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