Ruth Marie Jacobs, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Ruth Marie Jacobs is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Ruth Marie Jacobs, M.D. has been part of the Rockville medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1980), she has been practicing for over 46 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 5399dNPPES updated 2011-08-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9420 Key West Ave #202, Rockville, MD 20850-3334
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202316.06/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-67.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
249
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
30
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
127
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $36k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+22%) — 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 · 1980
University of Kansas School of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
935 Beacon Square Ct # 38, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Ruth Marie Jacobs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Marie Jacobs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rockville 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 Ruth Marie Jacobs
Dr. Jacobs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 315-9515.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth Marie Jacobs
Practice Location
9420 Key West Ave #202, Rockville, MD 20850-3334
Mailing Address
935 Beacon Square Ct # 38, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5450
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