Melissa Short, PA-C
NPI 1578617908 · Physician Assistant · Hagerstown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Short, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Hagerstown, MD (NPI 1578617908).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578617908
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA053797 (PA)
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
19 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
369 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 | 144 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $98 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$129 (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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 142 | 43 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 127 | 38 |
| Memantine Hcl | 102 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 31 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 91 | 25 |
| Levetiracetam | 84 | 26 |
| Topiramate | 72 | 23 |
| Primidone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$448 across 23 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
- 2007-01-23
- Last updated
- 2021-05-14
- Certified
- 2021-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Short's NPI number?
- Melissa Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578617908, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Short's specialty?
- Melissa Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Short located?
- Melissa Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5471.
- What is Melissa Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Short is (301) 797-9240.
- Does Melissa Short accept Medicare?
- Melissa Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Short's NPI (1578617908) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.