Dr. Stephen D. Shorts
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 43 years
- Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
- Graduation year: 1978
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1992771174
Dr. Stephen D. Shorts MD
Otolaryngologist
He is located at 1722 West 42nd Avenue in Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Can help patients with the following: Allergic Reaction, Ear Wax, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Noise Sensitivity, Sleep Disorders, Swimmer's Ear. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992771174. Appointment can be made via the phone number (870) 535-5719. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts, being an otolaryngologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Stephen D. Shorts.
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergies
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Asthma
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Bad Breath
- Balance Issues
- Behavioral Audiometry
- Cancer
- Cauliflower Ear
- Celiac Disease
- Central Auditory Processing Test (CAP)
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Contact Dermatitis
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Ear Infection
- Ear Wax
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eustachian Tube Problems
- Eye Allergy
- Food Allergies
- Food Allergy
- Hay Fever
- Headache
- Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting
- Hearing Conservation
- Hearing Protection
- Impacted Earwax
- Inner Ear Disorders
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Ear Infection
- Mold Exposure
- Nasal Polyps
- Newborn or Infant Hearing Screening
- Noise Sensitivity
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otoacoustic Emission Test (OAE)
- Peanut Allergy
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Pink Eye
- Plant Contact Allergy
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Sinus Tract
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Disorders
- Swim Mold Fitting
- Swimmer's Ear
- Taste Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Problems
- Tympanometry and Middle Ear Muscle Reflex Test (MEMR)
- Usher Syndrome
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Balance Disorders
- Vestibular Testing
Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen D. Shorts
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Stephen D. Shorts as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 29, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of Jun 29, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of Jun 29, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Jun 29, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Stephen D. Shorts is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Stephen D. Shorts is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Otolaryngology (also registered under: Practitioner - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery) .
Bills through: South Ark Ear Nose & Throat Clinic P A
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Entellus Medical | $20 |
| Intersect Ent | $11 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $32 |
Studies
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated in 1978Additional Specialities
- Allergist and Immunologist
- Audiologist
Looking for more Otolaryngologists?
Here are otolaryngologists in Arkansas you may want to explore.
- Gender: Male
- Address: 626 Burnett Drive Mountain Home, 72653, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: 6801 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, 72903, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: 214 Leigh Circle Hot Springs, 71901, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: 4301 West Markham Street Little Rock, 72205, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2601 Gene George Boulevard Springdale, 72762, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 106 1 Mercy Lane Hot Springs, 71913, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: #543 4301 West Markham Street Little Rock, 72205, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: 1715 West Main Street Heber Springs, 72543, AR
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 8 2305 Springhill Road Bryant, 72019, AR
- Gender: Female
- Address: 2601 Gene George Boulevard Springdale, 72762, AR
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts is affiliated with South Ark Ear Nose &Throat Clinic PA.
Does Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts accept patients with Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts is listed in-network for Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts treat?
Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts provides treatment for Allergic Reaction, Ear Wax, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Noise Sensitivity, Sleep Disorders, Swimmer's Ear. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts?
Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts's office is located at 1722 West 42nd Avenue in Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
Has Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Stephen Donald Shorts is affiliated with JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.