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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Short, Internist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Douglas Short, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Short graduated from The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center Program. Dr. Short is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Short’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Short’s office at (919) 782-1806.
Where did Dr. Short go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolinas Medical Center Program
Medical School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
Is Dr. Short board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Short, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 Internist like Dr. Short typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Short typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Short 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. 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 (919) 782-1806 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Short in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
MedCost
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Short's office located?
What is Dr. Short's NPI number?An 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 1922148923.
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. Douglas Short's specialty?
Dr. Short is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.
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.
Is this Dr. Douglas Short affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Cary Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Douglas Short accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Short is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Short offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Short's office at (919) 782-1806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Short?
Please contact Dr. Short's office at (919) 782-1806 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Short have?
Dr. Douglas Short is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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