Howard Short, MD, FACS
NPI 1013987551 · Ophthalmology Physician · Washington, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Short, MD, FACS is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Washington, MO (NPI 1013987551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013987551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FACS
- Sex
- Male
- License
- R9366 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Short's NPI number?
- Howard Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013987551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Short's specialty?
- Howard Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Short located?
- Howard Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 1351 Jefferson St, Washington, MO 63090-6449.
- What is Howard Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Short is (636) 239-1650.
- Does Howard Short accept Medicare?
- Howard Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Short's NPI (1013987551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.