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Dr. John Short, DO

Dr. John Short, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Little River, SC

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Short, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Little River, SC?

    Dr. John Short, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Little River, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Short is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Short’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Short’s office at (800) 491-0909.

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

    • Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Short speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Short typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Short 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. Short. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Short typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Short may include:

    Please contact Dr. Short's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Short accept my insurance?

    Dr. Short accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 491-0909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Little River, SC?

    Dr. Short in Little River, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. John Short's Primary Practice

    3600 Sea Mountain Hwy Ste C

    Little River, SC 29566

    (800) 491-0909

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    Dr. John Short's Practice 2

    1400 Main St

    Conway, SC 29526

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    Dr. John Short's Practice 3

    3612 Mitchell St

    Loris, SC 29569

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

    Dr. Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235176520.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Short?

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

    What is Dr. John Short's specialty?

    Dr. Short is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Little River, SC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. John Short affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Pelham 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Short accepting new patients in Little River, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Short is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Short offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (800) 491-0909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Short?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (800) 491-0909 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. Short's offices are located in Little River, SC, Conway, SC, and Loris, SC.