Roland W. Jacobs, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Roland W. Jacobs is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Valdez, NM with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Roland W. Jacobs, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 47+ years, working in independent practice. A Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, Alzheimer's/dementia, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1737dNPPES updated 2021-08-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
150 Cerrito-Colorado Rd., Valdez, NM 87580
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better99.2%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 4% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
217
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
151
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,018
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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, Alzheimer's / Dementia, and Mood Disorders.
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
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
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 (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · Aug 19, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
47 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
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
Po Box 1770, El Prado, NM 87529-1770
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Roland W. Jacobs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Roland W. Jacobs for blood pressure monitoring, cognitive care, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Valdez 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 Roland W. Jacobs
NPI records show Dr. Jacobs as active with telehealth listed in Valdez, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 770-7892.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Roland W. Jacobs
Practice Location
150 Cerrito-Colorado Rd., Valdez, NM 87580
Mailing Address
Po Box 1770, El Prado, NM 87529-1770
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