GLENN M SHORT MD
Prescription History 1881693521
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Allentown, PA
What does Dr. Short prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Short wrote 885 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 266 prescriptions for 80 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Short prescribes.
Medications 16 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 266 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $14.05 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 173 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $14.47 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 163 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $13.24 per fill, versus $12.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 65 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.45 per fill, versus $14.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 26 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.53 per fill, versus $45.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 20 prescriptions for Creon, about 69% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3,887.25 per fill, versus $1,739.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 20 prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $861.78 per fill, versus $512.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 20 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.10 per fill, versus $15.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Balsalazide is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 19 prescriptions for Balsalazide Disodium, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $184.93 per fill, versus $156.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 19 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $105.85 per fill, versus $40.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 19 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $61.54 per fill, versus $70.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 17 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $459.02 per fill, versus $279.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 17 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $25.16 per fill, versus $19.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 14 prescriptions for Rabeprazole Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $29.53 per fill, versus $86.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 14 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $69.52 per fill, versus $67.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Short wrote 13 prescriptions for Lialda, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $552.41 per fill, versus $867.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Short’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Short prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Short's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (266), Pantoprazole Sodium (173) and Famotidine (163).
How does Dr. Short's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Short prescribes 4 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 3 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Short prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
