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Dr. Joshua Short, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Clyde, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Short, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Clyde, NC?

    Dr. Joshua Short, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clyde, NC. Dr. Short is fluent in English, 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 at (828) 452-8110.

    What languages does Dr. Short speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Short typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Short typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Short may include:

    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 (828) 452-8110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Clyde, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Short's Primary Practice

    262 Leroy George Dr

    Clyde, NC 28721

    (828) 452-8110

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    What hospitals are Dr. Short affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Short has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Haywood Regional Medical Center,Clyde, NC
    Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority,Cherokee, NC
    Mission Health - Angel Medical Center,Franklin, NC

    What is Dr. Short's NPI number?A 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 1558397596.

    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. Joshua Short's specialty?

    Dr. Short is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Clyde, NC.

    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 Dr. Joshua Short affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Joshua Short accepting new patients in Clyde, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Joshua Short offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (828) 452-8110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Short?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (828) 452-8110 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. Short's office is located in Clyde, NC.