Kenneth Shortt, M.D.
NPI 1649767294 · Internal Medicine Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Shortt, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1649767294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649767294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2023011921 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
546 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 311 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 113 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 56 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 49 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 17 | $46 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$165 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 35 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 33 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 30 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 21 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1400 US Highway 61Festus, MO 63028-4100Phone: (636) 933-5337
- 10010 Kennerly RdSaint Louis, MO 63128-2106Phone: (314) 525-1328
- 615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141-8221Phone: (314) 251-6339
- 901 E 5th StWashington, MO 63090-3127Phone: (636) 239-8231
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-19
- Last updated
- 2026-01-09
- Certified
- 2026-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Shortt's NPI number?
- Kenneth Shortt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649767294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Shortt's specialty?
- Kenneth Shortt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Shortt located?
- Kenneth Shortt's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868-3201.
- What is Kenneth Shortt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Shortt is (714) 456-8888.
- Does Kenneth Shortt accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Shortt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Shortt's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Shortt's NPI (1649767294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.