Dr. Tracy F. Jakob, MD
Ear, nose and throat doctor in Houston, TX
- Houston Ear Nose and Throat Clinic18300 Katy Fwy Ste 305Houston, TX 77094(281) 578-1910Listed on Healthgrades, Medicare and the NPI registry
- Foundation Surgery Affiliate of West Houston15775 Park Ten PlHouston, TX 77084(281) 550-5556Listed on Healthgrades
Practice: Houston Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
NPI 1346223856 · NPI registry · University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas · graduated 1987
Patient experience
- Healthgrades4.7 out of 5 from 205 ratings145 written reviews · latest Mar 2026Read the reviews on Healthgradeschecked Nov 2026
What reviews mention
- Communication91% positive among mentions (89 mentions)
- Wait time71% positive among mentions (34 mentions)
- Staff and front office91% positive among mentions (47 mentions)
- Explained treatment100% positive among mentions (38 mentions)
MedBridge analysis of 142 reviews on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026. We count what reviewers say about each topic and never copy their words.
Accepting new patients, according to Healthgrades (checked Nov 2026). Call the office to confirm.
Board certification
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Source: Listed on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026
Procedure experience
- Nasal endoscopy (camera exam of the nose): 121 times for Medicare patientsMore than 60% of Houston ENTs who do this
- Ear wax removal: 92 times for Medicare patientsMore than 60% of Houston ENTs who do this
- Voice box exam (camera exam of the throat): 62 times for Medicare patientsMore than 60% of Houston ENTs who do this
- Hearing test: 26 times for Medicare patients
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Medicare patients only; CMS hides counts under 11 · checked Nov 2026
Hospitals
- Houston Methodist West Hospital · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital · 3 of 5 CMS stars
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation and Hospital General Information · checked Nov 2026
Texas medical license
License H4331 · Active · expires May 2027
Disciplinary status: None
Source: Texas Medical Board · checked Nov 2026
Medicare quality score
75.5 out of 100 (reported by the doctor's group)
Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2024 · checked Nov 2026
Payments from drug and device companies (2025)
$1,148 across 31 payments
- Genzyme Corporation: $256
- Aerin Medical Inc.: $155
- Grifols USA, LLC: $125
Many of these payments are small, such as meals. A payment does not mean wrongdoing.
Source: CMS Open Payments, 2025 · checked Nov 2026
Insurance
Plans in the insurers’ own directories
Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace plans from public directories run by the insurers. Employer plans are not listed here yet.
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan · 1 plan
Marketplace (ACA)
- Ambetter Marketplace plansNetwork: Exchange TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.
Source: Ambetter provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · 19 plans
Marketplace (ACA)
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 204Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 301Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO 206Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO 603Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 303Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 305Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold 203Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold 803Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver 202Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver 605Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Security HMO 200Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO 205Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO 801Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas last updated these listings Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026
Community Health Choice · 9 plans
Marketplace (ACA)
- Community Premier Bronze 003 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Bronze 018 HSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Gold 001 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Gold 005Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Gold 021Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Silver 012Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Silver 012 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Silver 020Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Community Premier Silver 020 Off-ExchangeLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Community Health Choice last updated these listings Sep 1, 2026.
Source: Community Health Choice Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026
Molina Healthcare · 2 plans
Medicare Advantage
- Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Network: Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
- Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Network: Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Source: Molina Healthcare provider directory · checked Nov 2026
Wellcare · 1 plan
Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare special needs plans (SNP)Network: TX SNP, TX SNP Non - AIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Wellcare last updated these listings Sep 27, 2026.
Source: Wellcare provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026
Insurance companies listed on Healthgrades
Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office.
- AetnaAetna HMO, Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health, Managed Choice (Open Access) POS, Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO, Choice Plus POS II, Open Choice PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasBlue Advantage HMO, Blue Essentials HMO, Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlueCard PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldHealthyBlue Advantage
- CignaCigna HMO, LocalPlus, Open Access Plus, Cigna PPO
- First HealthFirst Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- UnitedHealthCareNavigate HMO, Options PPO, Navigate Plus POS, Choice Plus POS
Source: Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office · checked Nov 2026
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