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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shorter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Taj Shorter, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE. Dr. Shorter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shorter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shorter’s office at (302) 733-3901.
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shorter typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shorter typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Taj Shorter may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (302) 733-3901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shorter accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Shorter in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Shorter's office located?
Dr. Taj Shorter's Primary Practice
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
(302) 733-3901
What is Dr. Shorter's NPI number?An 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 1275114878.
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. Taj Shorter's specialty?
Dr. Shorter is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newark, DE.
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 this Dr. Taj Shorter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shorter is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Wilmington 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Taj Shorter accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Taj Shorter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taj Shorter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shorter's office at (302) 733-3901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taj Shorter?
Please contact Dr. Shorter's office at (302) 733-3901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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