Compare 30 infectious disease specialists in Scottsdale, AZ. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
30
Infectious Disease Specialists
100%
Accepting patients
77%
Most common: MD
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Scottsdale has quietly become one of the premier medical destinations in the Southwest. Mayo Clinic's Scottsdale campus handles complex cases that draw patients from across multiple states, while HonorHealth runs the everyday infrastructure that most residents rely on. It is a smaller city with a disproportionately deep bench of specialists.
Scottsdale has 30 infectious disease specialists. The most common credential is MD (77%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch, and Gainey Ranch.
Scottsdale runs north-to-south along a roughly 30-mile stretch, so "nearby" is relative. Mayo Clinic sits in northeast Scottsdale near the Loop 101, while HonorHealth's two main campuses (Osborn and Shea) serve the central and mid-city corridors. Most medical offices cluster along Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard. Everything is car-dependent.
Nearby hospitals include HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Hospital (Scottsdale). Local training programs run through Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (Scottsdale) and Scottsdale Community College. Scottsdale's HonorHealth system operates one of the largest healthcare networks in the East Valley.
HonorHealth participates with most major carriers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Mayo Clinic has a more selective panel. AHCCCS coverage is more limited in Scottsdale compared to Phoenix, reflecting the city's demographics. Medicare Advantage plans from UnitedHealthcare and Humana are widely used among the older population. 77% accept Medicare.
The ID specialist will review your infection history, lab results (cultures, sensitivity reports), imaging, and current antibiotics. They may order additional specialized testing (fungal cultures, PCR tests, serologies). The consultation often focuses on optimizing your antibiotic regimen, recommending the narrowest effective treatment for the shortest appropriate duration. For chronic conditions like HIV, they will establish a long-term management plan.
If you're referred to Mayo Clinic, be prepared for a structured intake process. They coordinate across departments, so a single visit may involve multiple specialists in one day.
See an infectious disease specialist for infections that are not responding to standard antibiotics, HIV management, hepatitis B or C treatment, fever of unknown origin, infections after surgery or implant placement, bone or joint infections, infections in immunocompromised patients (cancer, transplant, HIV), travel-related infections, and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease that are complicated or atypical.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Blood cultures: $100-300 · HIV viral load test: $100-400 · IV antibiotic therapy: $200-500/day
Scottsdale, AZ has 30 licensed infectious disease specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of infectious disease specialists in Scottsdale, AZ are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Most commercial plans cover HonorHealth providers. Mayo Clinic accepts many major carriers but not all, so verify coverage before scheduling. AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) has limited coverage at Mayo, but HonorHealth participates broadly.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Blood cultures cost $100 to $300. HIV viral load testing costs $100 to $400. IV antibiotic therapy runs $200 to $500 per day. Actual costs in Scottsdale, AZ depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Many antiviral and antibiotic medications are expensive. Manufacturer copay assistance programs exist for most HIV medications. The 340B drug pricing program provides discounted medications at qualifying health centers.
HonorHealth is the default system for most Scottsdale residents. Mayo Clinic operates on a referral model and may not accept all insurance plans. For routine care, start with HonorHealth; for complex or rare conditions, ask your doctor about a Mayo referral.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Scottsdale, AZ, 77% hold the MD credential and 17% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
77% of infectious disease specialists in Scottsdale, AZ accept Medicare. Medicare covers ID consultations and medically necessary treatments. HIV medications, hepatitis treatment, and IV antibiotics are covered. Preventive vaccines are covered under Part D. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Not always, but it depends on your insurance. Some plans require a referral from your primary care doctor. Mayo's appointment office can help you verify your coverage and referral requirements before you schedule.
Concierge and cosmetic practices in Scottsdale often charge premium rates, but standard medical care through HonorHealth is comparable to Phoenix pricing. Insurance networks are the biggest factor in what you actually pay.
Top accepted carriers in Scottsdale, AZ include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-53901, qhp-17091, and cigna.
ID consultations are covered as specialist visits. HIV medications (ART) are covered under pharmacy benefits, though copays vary. Many ART manufacturers offer copay assistance programs. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides coverage for uninsured and underinsured patients. Long-term IV antibiotics administered at home through a PICC line are typically covered under home health benefits.