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Dr. Jacob accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Coventry Health Care: Group Plan PPO
Coventry Health Care of Delaware: Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Medicaid
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; United Healthcare

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Dr. Jacob's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Arthritis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jacob treats Arthritis more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Jacob treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute Gout
Allergic Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Crystalline Arthritis
Gout
Hip Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Juvenile Gout
Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Seronegative Arthritis
Spondylarthritis
Wear & Tear Arthritis

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Autoimmune Diseases

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jacob treats Autoimmune Diseases more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Jacob treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Jacob treats Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Jacob treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Dr. Jacob's conditions and procedures:

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Gout
Hand Conditions
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pulmonary Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Steroid Injection
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wegener's Granulomatosis

About Me

Care Philosophy

Offering compassionate care with the highest ethical standards. What's up Annapolis - Top Doctor 2013 Visit our website http://www.arheum.com for more details about our mission and philosophy.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

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Education

2007

University Of Virginia

Fellowship Hospital

2005

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Residency Hospital

2002

University Of Maryland

1999

Med College/University Of Kerala

Medical School

2007

2005

2002

1999

Languages

Hindi
Malayalam
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Jacob's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacob

4.4

Based on 62 reviews

5 Stars	82.25806451612904%	(51)
4 Stars	3.225806451612903%	(2)
3 Stars	1.6129032258064515%	(1)
2 Stars	1.6129032258064515%	(1)
1 Star	11.290322580645162%	(7)

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I have been and am currently a patient of Dr. Jacob and I love him dearly as my doctor. I think he is very friendly, warm, and very good at his profession. I am very happy with him treating me and I also recommend him to others that I know whom are in need of a good Rheumatologist.

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Paula McG – Apr 02, 2018

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I would and have recommended Dr. Jacob's to several friends. I'm 59 yrs. old and seen my share of Drs. over the yrs.. Driving an 18 wheeler for over 30 yrs. I've never came upon a Dr. that actually cares for his patients. A lot of Drs. put on a good act like they care but you can see this man...Read More

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Gregory A. Kauff in Nottingham, MD – Apr 12, 2017

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Dr. Jacob's office is very nice and the office staff are friendly. Dr. Jacob is professional and was competent but didn't do much above what was expected, although granted, my condition is minor. However, I didn't feel like he took me seriously when I described symptoms, and forged ahead with...Read More

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Millersville, MD – Aug 10, 2016

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Dr. Jacob is very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He gave me his full attention while listening to my questions and answered all of concerns very carefully and intelligently. he gave me great medical advice and suggestions. He is an extremely compassionate and honest doctor - the very...Read More

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marilyn baker in Deale, MD – Jun 16, 2016

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