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MELANIE D. SHORTER M.D.
NPI 1518915909
Family Medicine in Bonaire, GA

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
106 MORAN DRIVE, BONAIRE, GA 31005(478) 988-1282(478) 988-3120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melanie D. Shorter M.d. NPPES

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

MELANIE D. SHORTER M.D. (NPI 1518915909) is an individual family medicine provider in Bonaire, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (053167) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Healthcare, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518915909
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE D. SHORTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address106 MORAN DRIVEBonaire, GA 31005
Mailing Address106 Moran DriveBonaire, GA 31005 · (478) 988-1282 · Fax (478) 988-3120
Phone(478) 988-1282
Fax(478) 988-3120
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2009
✔ NPI 1518915909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 053167
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

106 MORAN DRIVE, Bonaire, GA 31005
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified08BBQZVGA
Medicare UPINI09200
Medicaid092100603DGA
Medicaid0092100603B OR CGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie D. Shorter M.d. 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 ID7618947623
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040728000327
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 5

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
193 services86 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
88 services36 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
50 services50 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
41 services41 patients
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.
31 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Warner Robins, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110069
Location1601 Watson BoulevardWarner Robins, GA 31093 · Houston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110161
Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31005 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$36.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$91.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier18 claims53 services$31.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$18.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier18 claims103 services$2.12 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 2

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

SAMUEL E. PALMER M.D.
Family Medicine
106 MORAN DRIVE
BONAIRE, GA 31005
Houston County (478) 988-1282
SAMUEL E. PALMER, MD, PC
Family Medicine
106 MORAN DRIVE
BONAIRE, GA 31005
Houston County (478) 988-1282

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 Melanie Shorter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Shorter is 1518915909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Melanie Shorter located?

Melanie Shorter practices at 106 Moran Drive, Bonaire, GA 31005. The listed phone number is (478) 988-1282.

What is Melanie Shorter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melanie Shorter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Shorter is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melanie Shorter accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Melanie Shorter 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.

Is Melanie Shorter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Shorter is affiliated with Houston Healthcare and Northside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Shorter was last updated on May 19, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.