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Dr. Adam Short, MD

Morristown, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Short, Orthopedic Surgeon in Morristown, TN?

    Dr. Adam Short, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Morristown, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Short is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Short’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Short’s office at (865) 558-4400.

    What languages does Dr. Short speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Short treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Broken Fibula
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Broken Leg Bone
    • Lower Leg Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture
    • Calf Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82831D: Other fracture of upper and lower end of right fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82832D: Other fracture of upper and lower end of left fibula, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Heel Cord Tendinitis
    • Ankle Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg

    What procedures does Dr. Short perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Short performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Big Toe Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Foot Bone Reshaping (First Metatarsal)
    • Removal of Fifth Metatarsal Head (Foot)
    • Bunionette Removal Surgery
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • First Toe Proximal Phalanx Osteotomy
    • Big Toe Shortening Surgery
    • Toe Bone Correction
    • Hallux Phalanx Osteotomy
    • First Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening/Shortening
    • Bunion Surgery (Bone Reshaping)
    • Fifth Toe Bone Removal
    • Metatarsal Head Excision
    • Foot Bone Resection
    • Tailor's Bunion Surgery
    • Fifth Metatarsal Head Excision
    • Foot Bunionette Correction
    • Pinky Toe Bunion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28310: Osteotomy, shortening, angular or rotational correction; proximal phalanx, first toe (separate procedure)
    • 28306: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; first metatarsal
    • 28113: Ostectomy, complete excision; fifth metatarsal head
    • 28110: Ostectomy, partial excision, fifth metatarsal head (bunionette) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Walking Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Below Knee Walking Cast
    • Ambulatory Short Leg Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type

    Also known as:

    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect

    Also known as:

    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Open Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion
    • Ankle Arthrodesis
    • Ankle Fusion Surgery
    • Surgical Ankle Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
    • 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
    • Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fixation Surgery
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Fixation
    • Posterior Malleolus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip

    Also known as:

    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
    • Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision
    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
    • Nerve Release in Foot
    • Foot Nerve Decompression
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe IP Joint Fusion
    • Toe Joint Stabilization
    • Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Midfoot Fracture Fixation
    • Foot Bone Break Surgery
    • Foot ganglion cyst removal
    • Foot tendon sheath excision
    • Foot synovectomy
    • Foot lesion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
    • 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
    • 28755: Arthrodesis, great toe; interphalangeal joint
    • 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Triple Joint Fusion in the Foot
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion
    • Triple Arthrodesis
    • Foot Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Talonavicular Joint Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
    • 28715: Arthrodesis; triple

    Also known as:

    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Repair with Graft
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
    • 27652: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon; with graft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Toe Capsulotomy
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
    • Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
    • Lisfranc injury repair
    • Midfoot dislocation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Open Tendon Release in Foot or Toe
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release
    • Foot Tendon Cutting
    • Toe Extensor Tenotomy
    • Open Foot Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
    • 28234: Tenotomy, open, extensor, foot or toe, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Big Toe Bone Realignment
    • Sesamoid Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method
    • 28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method

    Also known as:

    • Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
    • Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Metatarsal Fixation
    • Broken Foot Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Open Tarsal Bone Dislocation Repair
    • Foot Bone Dislocation Surgery
    • Tarsal Joint Fixation
    • Midfoot Dislocation Repair
    • Open Reduction Foot Dislocation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28555: Open treatment of tarsal bone dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Tibia Bone Stabilization
    • Tibia Prophylactic Fixation
    • Shin Bone Reinforcement
    • Tibia Nailing/Plating
    • Bone Cement for Tibia

    CPT Codes:

    • 27745: Prophylactic treatment (nailing, pinning, plating or wiring) with or without methylmethacrylate, tibia

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
    • Calcaneus Fracture Repair
    • Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
    • Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
    • Foot Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
    • Leg tendon lengthening
    • Ankle tendon shortening
    • Tendon surgery leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Shin Bone Partial Removal
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Shin Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia

    Also known as:

    • Open Toe Tendon Release
    • Flexor Tenotomy Toe
    • Toe Tendon Lengthening
    • Hammer Toe Surgery
    • Toe Tendon Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
    • Foot bone excision
    • Metatarsal ostectomy
    • Forefoot surgery
    • Bunionette surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Tendon repair foot
    • Flexor tendon surgery
    • Foot tendon reconstruction
    • Ankle tendon repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
    • Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula

    Also known as:

    • Leg Compartment Decompression Surgery (Posterior)
    • Posterior Compartment Fasciotomy
    • Leg Fasciotomy
    • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome Surgery
    • Leg Pressure Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27601: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; posterior compartment(s) only

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Foot Nerve Injection for Pain (Morton's Neuroma)
    • Morton's Neuroma Injection
    • Plantar Digital Nerve Block
    • Foot Nerve Steroid Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64455: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma)

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    Does Dr. Short accept my insurance?

    Dr. Short accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 558-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Morristown, TN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. Adam Short's Primary Practice

    3614 W Andrew Johnson Hwy

    Morristown, TN 37814

    (865) 558-4400

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    Dr. Adam Short's Practice 2

    1422 Old Weisgarber Rd

    Knoxville, TN 37909

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    Dr. Adam Short's Practice 3

    11719 Chapman Hwy Ste 104

    Seymour, TN 37865

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    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 1538505979.

    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. Adam Short's specialty?

    Dr. Short is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Morristown, TN. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Short to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness 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

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    Is Adam Short accepting new patients in Morristown, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Adam Short offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (865) 558-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adam Short?

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