William Jacobson, MD

Family Medicine

William Jacobson is a Family Medicine specialist based in White Plains, NY with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(914) 949-1244White Plains, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Jacobson, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in White Plains, NY. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,239 Family Medicine providers in NYSee all Family Medicine in White Plains29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1137dNPPES updated 2023-04-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

311 North St Ste 202, White Plains, NY 10605-2232

Fax: (914) 684-1336
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

19.97/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-63.6 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.04%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

1.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

85.2%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

544

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

760

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,098

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $459k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Mood Disorders
57%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Alzheimer's / Dementia
42%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 11, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450669

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With William Jacobson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William Jacobson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to White Plains 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 William Jacobson

NPI records show Dr. Jacobson as active with telehealth listed in White Plains, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (914) 949-1244.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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