DAVID H SHORT MD
NPI 1730543547
Internal Medicine in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Q: What is David Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Short is 1730543547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2016.

Q: What is David Short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Short was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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 April 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-7500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Jul 26, 2023, Apr 13, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About David H Short Md NPPES

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

DAVID H SHORT MD (NPI 1730543547) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S4236) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Springhill Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730543547

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDAVID H SHORTCredential: MD

Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504

Mailing Address7400 Merton Minter StSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404 · (210) 616-8383

Phone(210) 916-7500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1730543547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S4236

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

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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 Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.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

David H Short Md 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 ID4688960305

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251027004360, I20260507002063, I20260601000513

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Springhill Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springhill, LA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190088

Location2001 Doctors DriveSpringhill, LA 71075 · Webster County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78234 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 3

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

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers11 claims61 services$1.76 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 suppliers17 claims17 services$54.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$28.08 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.

JANET JONES SIMS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (253) 223-6272

JAMES KENNEDY HARDIN PA-C

Physician Assistant

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 295-4996

DR. DANIEL VICTOR-CALVIN HAMMOND M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 916-3020

JESSICA FULLER LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 808-1859

DR. JASON ROBERT HALL M.D.

Neurological Surgery

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

MRS. KATHRYN ELAINE HELLAND LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

DR. HALWARD BLEGEN IV DO

Ophthalmology

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 220-7419

KOLE HOLLAND SPAULDING M.D.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

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 David Short's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Short is 1730543547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2016.

Where is David Short located?

David Short practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-7500.

What is David Short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is David Short enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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 David Short accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list David 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.

Is David Short affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Short is affiliated with Springhill Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Short was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.