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Dr. Andrew Shorten

Anesthesiologist

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shorten, Anesthesiologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Andrew Shorten is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Shorten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shorten’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shorten’s office at (617) 732-5500.

    What languages does Dr. Shorten speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shorten typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shorten 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. Shorten. 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 pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shorten typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shorten 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. Shorten. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Shorten accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shorten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shorten accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Shorten in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • Unified Group Services

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    Where is Dr. Shorten's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Shorten's Primary Practice

    75 Francis St

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 732-5500

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

    Dr. Shorten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740717503.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shorten?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Shorten's specialty?

    Dr. Shorten is an Anesthesiologist near Boston, MA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Andrew Shorten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shorten is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Kettering Health Hamilton 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Andrew Shorten accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Shorten is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Shorten offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shorten's office at (617) 732-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Shorten?

    Please contact Dr. Shorten's office at (617) 732-5500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shorten's office located?

    Dr. Shorten's office is located in Boston, MA.