Richard Shorter, DO
NPI 1770587172 · Family Medicine Physician · Princeton, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Shorter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Princeton, WV (NPI 1770587172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770587172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1105 (WV)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,122 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 | 184 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 161 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 113 | $119 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 105 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 98 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 84 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 160 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 382 | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 308 | 76 |
| Lisinopril | 273 | 74 |
| Losartan Potassium | 254 | 77 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 249 | 68 |
| Omeprazole | 239 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 756 Athens RdPrinceton, WV 24740-6261Phone: (304) 425-0716Fax: (304) 487-1322
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-01-09
- Certified
- 2024-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Shorter's NPI number?
- Richard Shorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770587172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Shorter's specialty?
- Richard Shorter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Shorter located?
- Richard Shorter's practice location on file with NPPES is 904 Harrison St, Princeton, WV 24740-3011.
- What is Richard Shorter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Shorter is (304) 461-7100.
- Does Richard Shorter accept Medicare?
- Richard Shorter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Shorter's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Shorter's NPI (1770587172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.