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DR. RICHARD A SHORT D.M.D.
NPI 1396864203
Dentist - General Practice in Medford, MA

Active since March 29, 2007PECOS Enrolled
92 HIGH ST, SUITE 12, MEDFORD, MA 02155(781) 396-4131(781) 396-2064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Richard A Short D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A SHORT D.M.D. (NPI 1396864203) is an individual general practice provider in Medford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (15145) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396864203
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A SHORTCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address92 HIGH ST, SUITE 12Medford, MA 02155-3850
Mailing Address92 High St, Suite 12Medford, MA 02155-3850 · (781) 396-4131 · Fax (781) 396-2064
Phone(781) 396-4131
Fax(781) 396-2064
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1396864203 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 15145
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
92 HIGH ST, Medford, MA 02155
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard A Short D.m.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02155 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

ALEX BEATON LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (617) 702-9131
POUL M LAPLANTE M.D.
Family Medicine
92 HIGH ST, SUITE DH4
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 306-0200
MICHAEL S. OLSTEIN MD PC
Ophthalmology
92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 396-4010
FEHMIDA A CHIPTY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 391-8015
DR. MICHAEL S OLSTEIN M.D.,
Ophthalmology
92 HIGH ST, SUITE T-31
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 396-4010
MS. ALISSA SUSAN KUZNICK LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
92 HIGH ST, DH7
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 393-8889
DR. CINDY BRIDGER PSY.D.
Psychologist
92 HIGH ST, SUITE 7
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (781) 393-8889
R.A.SHORT & R.A. SCHNELL D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
92 HIGH ST, SUITE 12
MEDFORD, MA 02155
Middlesex County (761) 396-4131

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Short is 1396864203. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2007.

Where is Richard Short located?

Richard Short practices at 92 High St Suite 12, Medford, MA 02155. The listed phone number is (781) 396-4131.

What is Richard Short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Richard Short enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Short is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Short accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richard Short as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Short was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.