Dennis Short, P.A.
NPI 1619051455 · Medical Physician Assistant · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Short, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1619051455).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619051455
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1463 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
147 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 88 | $144 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 59 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$144 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 45 | 44 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 37 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 26 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 26 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 22 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2011-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Short's NPI number?
- Dennis Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619051455, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Short's specialty?
- Dennis Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dennis Short located?
- Dennis Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 1942 North Ave, Columbus, GA 31901-1525.
- What is Dennis Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Short is (706) 596-1245.
- Does Dennis Short accept Medicare?
- Dennis Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Short's NPI (1619051455) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.