Christina Le-Short, M.D.
NPI 1932499423 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christina Le-Short, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1932499423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932499423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C201438 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure28% of score
15 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
187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 76 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $129 |
| Care Management Services for Behavioral Health Conditions, 20 Minutes Or More Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional99484 | 20 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $161 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$161 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301-2302Phone: (650) 934-7440
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-18
- Last updated
- 2025-10-24
- Certified
- 2025-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christina Le-Short's NPI number?
- Christina Le-Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932499423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christina Le-Short's specialty?
- Christina Le-Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christina Le-Short located?
- Christina Le-Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 41 Willowend Dr, Houston, TX 77024-7631.
- What is Christina Le-Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christina Le-Short is (504) 669-3480.
- Does Christina Le-Short accept Medicare?
- Christina Le-Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christina Le-Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Christina Le-Short's NPI (1932499423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.