Kathy Short, D.O.
NPI 1285660274 · Family Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Short, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1285660274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285660274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34007335S (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
134 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 53 | $100 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 28 | $100 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 24 | $170 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 15 | $143 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 14 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 468 | 46 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 382 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 | 77 |
| Furosemide | 304 | 42 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 218 | 18 |
| Potassium Chloride | 202 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2019-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Short's NPI number?
- Kathy Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285660274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Short's specialty?
- Kathy Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathy Short located?
- Kathy Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 828 Lane Allen Rd Ste 219, Lexington, KY 40504.
- What is Kathy Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Short is (177) 821-5773.
- Does Kathy Short accept Medicare?
- Kathy Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Short's NPI (1285660274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.