William Short, PA-C
NPI 1235608167 · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Short, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1235608167).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235608167
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3686 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
909 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 316 | $71 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 279 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 161 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $86 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 30 | $121 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 29 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 103 | 92 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 92 | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 70 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 33 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 41 | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 31 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 210Knoxville, TN 37920-1543Phone: (865) 595-1925
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-11-20
- Last updated
- 2026-01-15
- Certified
- 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Short's NPI number?
- William Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235608167, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Short's specialty?
- William Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is William Short located?
- William Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37920-3078.
- What is William Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Short is (865) 546-2663.
- Does William Short accept Medicare?
- William Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Short's NPI active?
- Yes — William Short's NPI (1235608167) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.