Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Einstein Medical Center Montgomery. Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 270-2014 to request Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1301 Powell St
2-West
Norristown, PA 19401-3323

Phone 1: (610) 270-2014

Fax: (610) 270-2308


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jacob Trachtenberg
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1153352265
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518073915
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 25, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jacob Trachtenberg has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 53 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
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    Geriatric Psychiatry
    Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

1301 Powell St
2-West
Norristown, PA 19401-3323

Phone: (610) 270-2014
Fax: (610) 270-2308
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


559 W Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19403-4250
Phone: (484) 622-1695
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, June 25, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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