Alicia A. Jacobs, MD
- Specialty
- Family Medicine - Primary Care
Locations
Family Medicine - Colchester
Biographical Information
A member of Colchester Family Practice since 2001 and current medical director, Dr. Jacobs manages primary care for all ages, including well-child care, well-adult care, mental health (depression, anxiety, ADHD) and chronic illness (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol). She performs many common office procedures including intrauterine device insertion (IUD), joint injections and biopsy of skin lesions.
She is very interested in community wellness and manages a patient advisory group for her practice. Dr. Jacobs also contributes to the Colchester Family Practice newsletter, hosts healthy food demonstrations throughout the community, runs a wellness booth at the local farmer's market and enjoys working in collaboration with the Colchester school district.
Dr. Jacobs is an associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She is the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Family Medicine and oversees all Family Medicine sites (Colchester Family Practice, Milton Family Practice, Hinesburg Family Health, South Burlington Family Practice and Berlin Family Health).
Dr. Jacobs does quality research in chronic disease management and has a special interest in asthma and obesity.
Learn more about Colchester Family Practice.
Clinical Interests
Education
Board Certifications
- Member Board
- American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
Language
Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with The University of Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Visit our Out-of-Network Policy FAQ to learn more about which insurance companies consider UVM Health Network hospitals and providers as out-of-network. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange/Metals products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.