Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shorter, Internist in Wakefield, RI?
What languages does Dr. Shorter speak?
Dr. Shorter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shorter typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shorter 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. Shorter. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shorter typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shorter 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
Please contact Dr. Shorter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shorter accept my insurance?
Dr. Shorter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 782-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shorter accept in Wakefield, RI?
Dr. Shorter in Wakefield, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
Community Partners (AZ)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shorter's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shorter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shorter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shorter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518109073.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shorter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shorter
What is Dr. Peter Shorter's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.