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Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

106 Moran Drive
Bonaire, GA 31005

(478) 988-1282

Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA specializing in family medicine.

Office Locations

106 Moran Drive
Bonaire, GA 31005

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In The News

“I spoke with Melanie Shorter, of Houston Family Medicine, about Alzheimer's.”—"Forgetfulness often a sign of Alzheimer's", Macon Telegraph, October 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood tests

diabetes management

In 2023, Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD had a list price for blood tests, and diabetes management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood glucose tests

glucose tests

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD had a list price for blood glucose tests, glucose tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

In 2012, Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, finger stick glucose test, and glucose monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2012 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
diabetes management	56
doctor visit	532
lab tests	85
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2013 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	40
doctor visit	465
lab tests	65
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2014 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	69
doctor visit	414
lab tests	98
preventive care	28
vaccines	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2015 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	86
doctor visit	444
lab tests	118
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	284
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2016 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	42
doctor visit	369
lab tests	67
preventive care	37
vaccines	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2017 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	49
doctor visit	337
lab tests	65
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2018 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	41
doctor visit	328
lab tests	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	338

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2020 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	304
lab tests	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2021 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	98
doctor visit	291
lab tests	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA during 2022 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	96
doctor visit	267
lab tests	96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bonaire, GA were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	17
diabetes management	65
doctor visit	371
lab tests	80
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	3
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She has a state license in Georgia.

Licensed In: Georgia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bonaire, GA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-04-25

Dr. Shorter took the time to get to know me and figure out the best course of action for caring for me as a new patient. The wait was long but they assured me that was not normal. Regardless, it was worth the wait to have a doctor listen to my concerns and not rush the appointment.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,276 Ozempic $315	Tresiba $293	Victoza $280	RYBELSUS $242	NovoLog $56	Other $89
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$824 FARXIGA $540	DUTOPROL $51	BYDUREON WEEKLY $48	CRESTOR $40	BREZTRI $30	Other $115
Lilly USA, LLC	$600 TRULICITY $126	JARDIANCE $122	EMGALITY $100	BASAGLAR $93	MOUNJARO $52	Other $107
Pfizer Inc.	$477 ELIQUIS $56	COLOGUARD $51	COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $48	VIAGRA $47	LYRICA $41	Other $234
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$394 TOUJEO $189	SOLIQUA 100/33 $83	PRALUENT $46	SOLIQUA $31	AFREZZA $29	Other $16
Other	$2,812 Horizant $200	INVOKANA $198	Repatha $187	BELSOMRA $185	XARELTO $144	Other $1,898

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,302
Education	$79

Biography

Dr. Melanie Shorter works as a family medicine. Dr. Shorter is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melanie D. Shorter, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography