Susanne D. Jacobs
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

It has been my life-long dream to become a nurse practitioner. Brain tumor patients and their caregivers are the most resilient, dedicated, and hopeful group of people I have ever worked with. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve this remarkable population. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors as much as possible.

Mrs. Jacobs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Brain Tumor.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill|, 2002

Specialties

Nurse Practitioner

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in DE

Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
932 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Additional Areas of Focus

Jacobs has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Brain Tumor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Susanne D. Jacobs, NP

How do I make an appointment with Susanne D. Jacobs, NP?

You can book an appointment with Susanne D. Jacobs, NP by calling their office at 919-681-6900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Susanne D. Jacobs, NP a top-rated expert for Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Susanne D. Jacobs, NP is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Susanne D. Jacobs, NP specialize in?

While Susanne D. Jacobs, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.

Does Susanne D. Jacobs, NP accept my insurance?

Susanne D. Jacobs, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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