Stephen Donald Shorts, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Pine Bluff, AR

Stephen Donald Shorts, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. His current practice location is 1722 W 42nd Ave, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 535-5719.

Stephen Donald Shorts is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number R3276) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992771174.

Contact Information

Stephen Donald Shorts, MD
1722 W 42nd Ave,
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-7008
(870) 535-5719
(870) 536-1963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Donald Shorts
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience46 Years
Location1722 W 42nd Ave, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen Donald Shorts attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992771174
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042283939
  • Enrollment ID: I20080730000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Donald Shorts such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992771174NPI-NPPES
103062001MedicaidAR
54826OtherARARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology R3276 (Arkansas)Primary
231H00000XAudiologist R3276 (Arkansas)Secondary
207K00000XAllergy & Immunology R3276 (Arkansas)Secondary
207KA0200XAllergy & Immunology - Allergy R3276 (Arkansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jefferson Regional Medical CenterPine bluff, ARHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Stephen Donald Shorts allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Ark Ear Nose & Throat Clinic P A
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356317440
PECOS PAC ID: 3476526351
Enrollment ID: O20040818000681

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen Donald Shorts is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen Donald Shorts, MD
1722 W 42nd Ave,
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-7008

Ph: (870) 535-5719
Stephen Donald Shorts, MD
1722 W 42nd Ave,
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-7008

Ph: (870) 535-5719

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