Dr. William R. Short
Last updated: Aug 26, 2015

Dr. William R. Short

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduated from: Hahnemann University College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1669414827

Dr. William R. Short MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

He is located at 3910 North Powelton Avenue 2nd Flr in Philadelphia, PA 19104. Can help patients with the following: Genital Herpes, Giardiasis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Leptospirosis, Measles, Tonsillitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669414827. Appointment can be made via the phone number (215) 662-9008. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/william-short. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William R. Short, being an infectious disease specialist, 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. William R. Short.

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  • Anthrax
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Boils
  • Botulism
  • Bronchitis
  • Brucellosis
  • Cancer
  • Candida Auris
  • Cat Scratch Disease
  • Cellulitis
  • Chagas Disease
  • Chickenpox
  • Chlamydia
  • Cholera
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Common Cold
  • Coronavirus
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • Dengue Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Diphtheria
  • E. Coli Infection
  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
  • Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
  • Encephalitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Epididymitis
  • Fifth Disease
  • Food Poisoning
  • Gangrene
  • Genital Herpes
  • Giardiasis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Guinea Worm Disease
  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Impetigo
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Infectious Mononucleosis
  • Influenza
  • Leishmaniasis
  • Leprosy
  • Leptospirosis
  • Listeriosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Mad Cow Disease
  • Malaria
  • Measles
  • Meningitis
  • Mumps
  • Nail Fungus
  • Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
  • Neutropenia
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pinworm Infection
  • Pityriasis Rosea
  • Pneumonia
  • Polio
  • Rabies
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
  • Roseola
  • Rubella
  • Salmonella Food Poisoning
  • Scabies
  • Scarlet Fever
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Sepsis
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Smallpox
  • Sore Throat
  • Staph Infection
  • Stomach Flu
  • Strep Throat
  • Swine Flu
  • Syphilis
  • Tetanus
  • Thrush
  • Tonsillitis
  • Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Trichinosis
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Typhoid Fever
  • Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
  • Valley Fever
  • Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
  • West Nile Virus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Yaws
  • Yeast Infection
  • Yellow Fever
  • Zika Virus

Insurances Accepted by Dr. William R. Short

  1. Clover
  2. Independence Blue Cross
  3. Medicare

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William R. Short is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Infectious Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: Jefferson University Physicians

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Janssen $217507
Gilead Sciences $65321
Viiv Healthcare Company $19993

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $234539
Consulting $29611
Travel and Lodging $29148
Food and Beverage $9409
Other $1200

Studies

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1997

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/william-short

Affiliated practices

Presbyterian Multi-Specialty Group
51 North 39th Street
Philadelphia, 19104 PA
(215) 662-2289
Penn Infectious Diseases Penn Presbyterian
3910 Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia, 19104 PA
(215) 662-9908

Affiliated hospitals

PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
51 NORTH 39TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, 19104 PA
(215) 662-8000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. William R. Short affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William R. Short is affiliated with PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Dr. William R. Short accept patients with Medicare?

Yes, Dr. William R. Short accepts patients with Medicare.

What conditions does Dr. William R. Short treat?

Dr. William R. Short provides treatment for Genital Herpes, Giardiasis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Leptospirosis, Measles, Tonsillitis. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. William R. Short have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William R. Short is affiliated with Presbyterian Multi-Specialty Group. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. William R. Short?

Dr. William R. Short's office is located at 3910 North Powelton Avenue 2nd Flr in Philadelphia, PA 19104.