John Short, MD
NPI 1740206556 · Neuroradiology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Short, MD is a Neuroradiology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1740206556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740206556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neuroradiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2001-00780 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,784 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 413 | $38 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 168 | $45 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 118 | $77 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 117 | $80 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 113 | $67 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 91 | $104 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801-4601Phone: (828) 213-3524Fax: (828) 213-3525
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2026-02-13
- Certified
- 2026-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Short's NPI number?
- John Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740206556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Short's specialty?
- John Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neuroradiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Short located?
- John Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4016.
- What is John Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Short is (828) 213-0594.
- Does John Short accept Medicare?
- John Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Short's NPI active?
- Yes — John Short's NPI (1740206556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.