DR. CHRISTINA LE-SHORT M.D.
NPI 1932499423
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Christina Le-short's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Le-short is 1932499423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Q: What is Christina Le-short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

41 WILLOWEND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77024(504) 669-3480 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2025, Jun 18, 2024, May 22, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Dr. Christina Le-short M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINA LE-SHORT M.D. (NPI 1932499423) is an individual pain medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4173) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Palo Alto, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932499423

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINA LE-SHORTCredential: M.D.

Location Address41 WILLOWEND DRHouston, TX 77024-7631

Mailing AddressPo Box 276950Sacramento, CA 95827-6950 · (650) 934-7440

Phone(504) 669-3480

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2025

✔ NPI 1932499423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP2900X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q4173✔ Licensed in CA · C201438✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11651800✔ Licensed in NY · 319616

Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

41 WILLOWEND DR, Houston, TX 77024

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301-2302 · Phone (650) 934-7440

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christina Le-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 ID9931481140

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170124001479, I20251103002117, I20260806000316

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christina Le-short reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Merion Square Road Medical PC

941 mi

Pain

31 S MAIN ST STE 435
Dayton, OH 45402

Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia enrollments
14 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942923123 (646) 598-8338

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

1,600 mi

Multi-Specialty

1315 ALHAMBRA BLVD STE 210
Sacramento, CA 95816

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003267196 (916) 732-4380

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127

Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.

76 services20 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.

72 services22 patients

Care management services for behavioral health conditions, 20 minutes or more clinical staff time directed by health care professional 99484

Care management for behavioral health involves a healthcare professional directing clinical staff to provide you with support for 20 minutes or more. This service can include planning your care, coordinating services, and managing your health conditions to improve your overall well-being.

20 services19 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

19 services19 patients

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 Christina Le-short's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Le-short is 1932499423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Where is Christina Le-short located?

Christina Le-short practices at 41 Willowend Dr, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (504) 669-3480.

What is Christina Le-short's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Christina Le-short enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Le-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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christina Le-short's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christina Le-short reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Merion Square Road Medical PC (Dayton, OH) and Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Sacramento, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christina Le-short's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christina Le-short accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Priority Health list Christina Le-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 Christina Le-short was last updated on October 24, 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.