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WALTER M SHORT M.D.
NPI 1649295833
Family Medicine in Paragould, AR

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4000 LINWOOD DR STE A, PARAGOULD, AR 72450(870) 239-8503(870) 236-1947 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Walter M Short M.d. NPPES

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

WALTER M SHORT M.D. (NPI 1649295833) is an individual family medicine provider in Paragould, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E1907) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649295833
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER M SHORTCredential: M.D.
Location Address4000 LINWOOD DR STE AParagould, AR 72450-7224
Mailing Address4000 Linwood Dr, Suite AParagould, AR 72450-7223 · (870) 239-8503 · Fax (870) 236-1947
Phone(870) 239-8503
Fax(870) 236-1947
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1649295833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E1907
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.

4000 LINWOOD DR STE A, Paragould, AR 72450
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Walter M Short M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid135484001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Walter M Short 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 ID3476639832
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101008000973
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 7

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
72 services41 patients
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.
65 services47 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.
55 services40 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 87428
This test uses a method called immunoassay to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza. It works by detecting specific proteins (antigens) in a sample, like a nasal swab. It's a powerful tool in diagnosing these viral infections.
49 services41 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.
31 services31 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72450 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 8

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers44 claims44 services$19.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$7.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$47.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers70 claims70 services$110.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
3 suppliers11 claims4,338 services$0.04 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 3

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

DR. DYLAN KEITH BARNETT MD
Family Medicine
4000 LINWOOD DR STE A
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 239-8503
DR. RYAN PEYTON MADDOX MD
Family Medicine
4000 LINWOOD DR STE A
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 239-8503
MAURI ROGERS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4000 LINWOOD DR STE A
PARAGOULD, AR 72450
Greene County (870) 239-8503

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 Walter Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Short is 1649295833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006. The provider is also known as Walter M Short M.D..

Where is Walter Short located?

Walter Short practices at 4000 Linwood Dr Ste A, Paragould, AR 72450. The listed phone number is (870) 239-8503.

What is Walter Short's specialty?

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

Is Walter Short enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Short 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 Walter Short accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Walter 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 Walter Short was last updated on February 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.