Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Jacobsen, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
44 BINNEY ST, Boston, MA 02115
6176326633
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1457321861 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Jacobsen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Jacobsen

Dr. Eric Jacobsen is a hematology & oncology specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Jacobsen performed 497 Medicare services across 297 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Jacobsen received a total of $91,565 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Jacobsen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 48% volume in MA $91,565 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
497
Medicare services
Top 48% in MA for hematology & oncology
297
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~25 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
344 $76 $394
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
80 $65 $278
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
20 $54 $270
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 19 $146 $877
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
18 $74 $399
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
16 $53 $275
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$91,565
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,081/year across 7 years
Top 13% in MA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
17
Companies
46
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$84,842 (92.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,830 (4.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,893 (3.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$12,492
2023
$7,244
2022
$2,829
2021
$8,395
2020
$14,074
2019
$193
2018
$46,338

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$9,012
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,480
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Acerta Pharma LLC
$32,710
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13,562
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$10,117
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$7,001
Imbrium Therapeutics L.P.
$5,594
Celgene Corporation
$3,548
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,480
Verastem, Inc.
$2,833
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$2,700
ABBVIE INC.
$2,694
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,222
Eisai Inc.
$2,200
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$1,935
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$350
Innate Pharma, Inc
$340
COMSORT, Inc
$150
AstraZeneca UK Limited
$129
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aliqopa · CALQUENCE · Copiktra · KEYTRUDA · LYNPARZA · Lumoxiti · Ontak · THYMOGLOBULIN · Tazverik
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (93%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Hematology & oncology specialists within 10 mi
269
Per 100K population
34.4
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Jacobsen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 13% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Jacobsen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Jacobsen performed 344 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Jacobsen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Jacobsen received a total of $91,565 from 17 companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Jacobsen's costs compare to other hematology & oncology specialists in Boston?
Dr. Jacobsen's average Medicare payment per service is $75. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Jacobsen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →