30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saccente, Infectious Disease Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saccente?
Dr. Michael Saccente, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Saccente empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endocarditis, Fungal Infections, HIV/AIDS, Meningitis, Osteomyelitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Little Rock, AR community, Dr. Saccente is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Saccente go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Saccente board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Saccente, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saccente speak?
Dr. Saccente and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Saccente typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Saccente 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. Saccente. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4622: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Saccente typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Saccente may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Saccente's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saccente accept my insurance?
Dr. Saccente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 686-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saccente accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Saccente in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Saccente's office located?
783 Medical College Physicians Group
4301 W Markham St # 783
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
What hospitals are Dr. Saccente affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Saccente has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Saccente's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saccente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730279217.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saccente?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saccente
What is Dr. Michael Saccente's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.