22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Macdonald, Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Scott Macdonald, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Macdonald graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at University California. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (916) 734-7777.
Where did Dr. Macdonald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Macdonald board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Macdonald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?
Dr. Macdonald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Macdonald treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Macdonald 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. Macdonald. 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Macdonald perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Macdonald may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Macdonald's office.
Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Macdonald in Sacramento, 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
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?
What is Dr. Macdonald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518940006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macdonald
What is Dr. Scott Macdonald's specialty?
Dr. Macdonald is a Internist near Sacramento, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Macdonald to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Macdonald is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uc Davis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Scott Macdonald accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Macdonald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Macdonald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (916) 734-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Macdonald?
Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (916) 734-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Macdonald have?
Dr. Scott Macdonald is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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