Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sacco, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Sacco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loyola University (Chicago, Il) | Loyola Univ Medical Center Maywood Il | University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI | Medical Oncologist | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Sacco board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Assuntina Sacco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sacco speak?
Dr. Sacco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sacco typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sacco diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sacco. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Nasopharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C119: Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sacco typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sacco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sacco. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sacco accept my insurance?
Dr. Sacco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 615-1623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sacco accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sacco in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
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Where is Dr. Sacco's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sacco affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sacco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sacco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sacco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871757831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sacco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sacco