Richard A Jacobson, MD
Richard A Jacobson is a Surgery specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard a Jacobson, MD has practiced surgery for 11+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 11+ years. A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative.
Older · 389dNPPES updated 2025-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.9 pts)
50% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
52
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
68
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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.
$109 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard a Jacobson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 28, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511304
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Jacobson for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Tampa 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 Richard a Jacobson
Dr. Jacobson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 844-7585.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606-3571
Mailing Address
2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606-3571
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