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Dr. Emily Shortridge

Dr. Emily Shortridge

Mesa, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shortridge, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Emily Shortridge is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shortridge is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shortridge’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shortridge’s office at (480) 835-0709.

    What languages does Dr. Shortridge speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shortridge treat?

    As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Shortridge 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. Shortridge. 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:

    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Vertical Eye Misalignment
    • Vertical Strabismus
    • Monocular Esotropia
    • Monocular Exotropia
    • Intermittent Walleye
    • Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Vertical strabismus
    • One eye higher than the other
    • Hypertropia
    • Hypotropia
    • One Eye Turned In
    • Monocular Convergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Esotropia
    • One Eye Turned Out
    • Monocular Divergent Strabismus
    • Unilateral Exotropia
    • Occasional outward eye turn
    • Eyes turn out sometimes
    • Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
    • Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
    • Temporary Wall Eye
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Esotropia
    • Convergent strabismus
    • Inward turning eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
    • H5021: Vertical strabismus, right eye
    • H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
    • H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
    • H50331: Intermittent monocular exotropia, right eye
    • H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H50332: Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eye
    • H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Lazy eye from refractive error
    • Anisometropic amblyopia
    • Refractive lazy eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Lazy Eye Suspect
    • Lazy Eye
    • Amblyopia
    • Refractive Errors
    • Amblyopia Suspect
    • Possible Lazy Eye
    • Risk of Lazy Eye
    • Refractive Amblyopia
    • Vision Loss from Unequal Focus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
    • H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Cataract
    • Birth Defects
    • Eye Disease
    • Baby Cataract
    • Cataract at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q120: Congenital cataract

    Which procedures does Dr. Shortridge perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?

    Does Dr. Shortridge accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shortridge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 835-0709 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shortridge accept in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Shortridge in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Cash

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shortridge's office located?

    Dr. Emily Shortridge's Primary Practice

    1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 313

    Mesa, AZ 85202

    (480) 835-0709

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    Dr. Emily Shortridge's Practice 2

    1919 E Thomas Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85016

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    Dr. Emily Shortridge's Practice 3

    5865 W Utopia Rd

    Glendale, AZ 85308

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

    Dr. Shortridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447514450.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shortridge?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Shortridge's specialty?

    Dr. Shortridge is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Mesa, AZ. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Shortridge to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emily Shortridge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shortridge is affiliated with Valleywise Health Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?

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    Is Emily Shortridge accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Shortridge is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Shortridge offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shortridge's office at (480) 835-0709 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Shortridge?

    Please contact Dr. Shortridge's office at (480) 835-0709 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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