Stephen Shorts, MD
NPI 1992771174 · Otolaryngology Physician · Pine Bluff, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Shorts, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Pine Bluff, AR (NPI 1992771174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992771174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R3276 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,094 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 465 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 275 | $94 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 179 | $31 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 123 | $14 |
| Test for Hearing Various Pitches Using Earphone92552 | 52 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$94 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 90 | 83 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 40 | 31 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 33 | 20 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 30 | 28 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 24 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 22 | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2019-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Shorts's NPI number?
- Stephen Shorts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992771174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Shorts's specialty?
- Stephen Shorts is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Shorts located?
- Stephen Shorts's practice location on file with NPPES is 1722 W 42nd Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603-7008.
- What is Stephen Shorts's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Shorts is (870) 535-5719.
- Does Stephen Shorts accept Medicare?
- Stephen Shorts is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Shorts's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Shorts's NPI (1992771174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.