Karen J Jacobs, DO
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Karen J Jacobs is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen J Jacobs, DO has been part of the Cleveland medical community since 2006 in group practice. She graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6627dNPPES updated 2008-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
100
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,434
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $149k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$42 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Karen J Jacobs's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karen J Jacobs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen J Jacobs for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Cleveland 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 Karen J Jacobs
NPI records show Dr. Jacobs as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Mailing Address
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
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