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Dr. Marcia Senteno, MD

Long Beach, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Senteno, Infectious Disease Specialist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Marcia Senteno, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Senteno graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed her residency at St Mary Medical Center Program. Dr. Senteno is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Senteno’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Senteno’s office at (562) 624-4999.

    Where did Dr. Senteno go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Mary Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Senteno board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Marcia Senteno, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Senteno speak?

    Dr. Senteno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Senteno typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Senteno 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. Senteno. 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:

    • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • PrEP for HIV
    • HIV Prevention Medication
    • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to HIV
    • HIV
    • HIV contact
    • Suspected HIV exposure
    • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Senteno typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Senteno 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. Senteno. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Senteno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Senteno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 624-4999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Senteno accept in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Senteno in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • HealthSmart

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Senteno's office located?

    Dr. Marcia Senteno's Primary Practice

    1040 Elm Ave Ste 200

    Long Beach, CA 90813

    (562) 624-4999

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    4.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    70% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    80% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Marcia Senteno a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Senteno has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Senteno, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Senteno's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Senteno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770502650.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Senteno?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Senteno

    What is Dr. Marcia Senteno's specialty?

    Dr. Senteno is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Long Beach, CA.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Marcia Senteno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Senteno is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Marcia Senteno accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Marcia Senteno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marcia Senteno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Senteno's office at (562) 624-4999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marcia Senteno?

    Please contact Dr. Senteno's office at (562) 624-4999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marcia Senteno have?

    Dr. Marcia Senteno is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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