Dana Short, NP
NPI 1962817528 · Nurse Practitioner · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Short, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1962817528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962817528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5007027 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
119 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 19 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $71 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 16 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 15 | $8 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 148 | 118 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 138 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 103 | 24 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 92 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$281 across 16 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
- 2014-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Short's NPI number?
- Dana Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962817528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Short's specialty?
- Dana Short is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dana Short located?
- Dana Short's practice location on file with NPPES is 149 W Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-4673.
- What is Dana Short's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Short is (828) 655-2570.
- Does Dana Short accept Medicare?
- Dana Short is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Short's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Short's NPI (1962817528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.