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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shorter, Internist in Wareham, MA?
Dr. Rose Shorter, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wareham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Shorter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shorter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shorter’s office at (508) 273-4950.
What languages does Dr. Shorter speak?
Dr. Shorter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shorter treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Which procedures does Dr. Shorter perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rose Shorter 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shorter's office.
Does Dr. Shorter accept my insurance?
Dr. Shorter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 273-4950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shorter accept in Wareham, MA?
Dr. Shorter in Wareham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Other TPA
State of Massachusetts
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Shorter's office located?
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 1861430852.
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. Rose Shorter's specialty?
Dr. Shorter is a Internist near Wareham, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Shorter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rose Shorter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shorter is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA, Cape Cod 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rose Shorter accepting new patients in Wareham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Rose Shorter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rose Shorter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shorter's office at (508) 273-4950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rose Shorter?
Please contact Dr. Shorter's office at (508) 273-4950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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