WILLIAM CHARLES SHORT PA-C
NPI 1235608167
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is William Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Short is 1235608167. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2018.

Q: What is William Short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Short was last updated on January 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since November 20, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 546-2663(865) 546-9047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2026, Nov 28, 2018, Nov 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About William Charles Short Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM CHARLES SHORT PA-C (NPI 1235608167) is an individual physician assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3686) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235608167

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM CHARLES SHORTCredential: PA-C

Location Address1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200Knoxville, TN 37920-3078

Mailing Address8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3120 · (865) 769-4500 · Fax (865) 769-4501

Phone(865) 546-2663

Fax(865) 546-9047

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2026

✔ NPI 1235608167 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 3686

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 3686 (TN)

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 210Knoxville, TN 37920-1543 · Phone (865) 595-1925

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Charles Short Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315286697

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190304002452

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

316 services223 patients

X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630

An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.

279 services183 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

192 services36 patients

X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 73610

An ankle X-ray is a quick, painless imaging test. It involves capturing at least three different images or 'views' of your ankle using small amounts of radiation. These images help identify any abnormalities or injuries, such as fractures or arthritis.

161 services108 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

51 services51 patients

Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73721

An MRI scan of your leg joint is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the structures within your leg. This helps doctors diagnose or monitor conditions without using contrast dye.

30 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Blount Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Maryville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number440011

Location907 E Lamar Alexander ParkwayMaryville, TN 37804 · Blount County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440015

Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440173

Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.84

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

5 suppliers43 claims43 services$21.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

3 suppliers27 claims27 services$10.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L1902

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF003N

3 suppliers21 claims22 services$53.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Walking boot, pneumatic and/or vacuum, with or without joints, with or without interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L4361

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF003N

3 suppliers30 claims30 services$211.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Static or dynamic ankle foot orthosis, including soft interface material, adjustable for fit, for positioning, may be used for minimal ambulation, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L4397

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$122.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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