Melanie Shorter, M.D.
NPI 1518915909 · Family Medicine Physician · Bonaire, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Shorter, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bonaire, GA (NPI 1518915909).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518915909
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 053167 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
403 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $119 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 88 | $3 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 50 | $75 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 41 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 238 | 68 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 56 |
| Simvastatin | 138 | 34 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 132 | 54 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 112 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$510 across 27 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2009-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Shorter's NPI number?
- Melanie Shorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518915909, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Shorter's specialty?
- Melanie Shorter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Shorter located?
- Melanie Shorter's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 Moran Drive, Bonaire, GA 31005.
- What is Melanie Shorter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Shorter is (478) 988-1282.
- Does Melanie Shorter accept Medicare?
- Melanie Shorter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Shorter's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Shorter's NPI (1518915909) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.