Physician Profile
Adam T. Short, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Short
Adam T. Short, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Knoxville, TN specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Adam trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2013. Adam is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Adam provided 1,596 services to 1,088 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (865) 558-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1422 OLD WEISGARBER RD
Knoxville, TN 37909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,596 services · 1,088 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
56 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Correction of toe joint deformity | Procedure | 28285 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision of joint capsule of foot and toe | Procedure | 28270 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe | Procedure | 28308 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
287 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
162 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Knoxville 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Adam T. Short specialize in?
Adam T. Short is an orthopaedic surgeon in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Adam T. Short located?
Adam T. Short is listed at 1422 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Adam T. Short's phone number?
The number on file is (865) 558-4400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Adam T. Short?
Adam T. Short's National Provider Identifier is 1538505979. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Adam T. Short train?
Adam T. Short attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Adam T. Short have?
Adam T. Short has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Adam T. Short do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Adam T. Short performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, correction of toe joint deformity and incision of joint capsule of foot and toe; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Adam T. Short's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Adam T. Short. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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