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Dr. Ronald Short, MD

Jackson, TN

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Short, Gastroenterologist in Jackson, TN?

    Dr. Ronald Short, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Short graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Short is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Short’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Short’s office at (731) 422-0213.

    Where did Dr. Short go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

    Is Dr. Short board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald 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 Dr. Short treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, 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.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    What procedures does Dr. Short perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Short 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy Through Stoma
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding
    • Stoma Colonoscopy
    • Diagnostic Stoma Scope
    • Colostomy Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
    • 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Short accept my insurance?

    Dr. Short accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 422-0213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Short accept in Jackson, TN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Short's office located?

    Dr. Ronald Short's Primary Practice

    27 Medical Center Dr # A

    Jackson, TN 38301

    (731) 422-0213

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    Dr. Ronald Short's Practice 2

    87 Murray Guard Dr Ste B

    Jackson, TN 38305

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    Dr. Ronald Short's Practice 3

    101 Garrett Dr

    Medina, TN 38355

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    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 1205823473.

    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. Ronald Short's specialty?

    Dr. Short is a Gastroenterologist near Jackson, TN. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Short to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ronald Short affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Short is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 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

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    Is Ronald Short accepting new patients in Jackson, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Ronald Short offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (731) 422-0213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Short?

    Please contact Dr. Short's office at (731) 422-0213 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Short have?

    Dr. Ronald Short is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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