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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Short, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. William Short, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Short completed his residency at Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine. Dr. Short is fluent in English and Spanish, 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.
Where did Dr. Short go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine | Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Short board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William 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
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Short typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea
- GC infection
- The Clap
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A549: Gonococcal infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Short typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Short may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Short in Philadelphia, PA 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
Cigna Group
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Short's office located?
Infectious Disease Ppmc
3801 Filbert St Mab 1st Flr Infectious Disease Ppm
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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 1669414827.
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. William Short's specialty?
Dr. Short is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. William Short affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Short accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. William Short is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Short offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Short's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Short?
Please contact Dr. Short's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Short have?
Dr. William Short is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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