Overview
Peter Shorten is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Dr. Shorten is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2373 G Rd Ste 160, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Shorten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Shorten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Shorten by calling their office at 970-644-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Shorten a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Shorten is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Peter Shorten specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Shorten is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Peter Shorten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Shorten has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Shorten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Shorten accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Shorten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 970-644-4010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Shorten isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Foot DropDr. Shorten isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.