Physician Profile
Stephen D. Shorts, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shorts
Stephen D. Shorts, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Pine Bluff, AR. Stephen is a 1978 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Stephen is also listed as specializing in audiologist, allergy & immunology, and allergy. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 938 Medicare patients across 1,094 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (870) 535-5719
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1722 W 42ND AVE
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,094 services · 938 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
179 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
123 |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone | Treatment | 92552 |
52 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
465 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
275 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Pine Bluff 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shorts's specialty?
Dr. Shorts is an otolaryngology (ent) in Pine Bluff, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shorts?
Dr. Shorts is listed at 1722 W 42Nd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shorts?
The number on file is (870) 535-5719. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shorts's NPI number?
Dr. Shorts's National Provider Identifier is 1992771174. 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
What is Dr. Shorts's medical education?
Dr. Shorts attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shorts been practicing?
Dr. Shorts has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shorts known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shorts provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shorts confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shorts. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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