William Short, MD
NPI 1841300340 · Family Medicine Physician · Abilene, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Short, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Abilene, KS (NPI 1841300340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841300340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0427779 (KS)
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
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
682 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 515 | $55 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 56 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 40 | $33 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 20 | $46 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 20 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 394 | 85 |
| Lisinopril | 351 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 271 | 57 |
| Furosemide | 269 | 47 |
| Simvastatin | 194 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 192 | 41 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 186 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 8 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2018-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Short's NPI number?
- William Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841300340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Short's specialty?
- William Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Short located?
- William Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 N Brady St, Abilene, KS 67410-1804.
- What is William Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Short is (785) 263-4131.
- Does William Short accept Medicare?
- William Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Short's NPI active?
- Yes — William Short's NPI (1841300340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.