Quick answers
- Does Sydney G. Short accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sydney G. Short accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sydney G. Short see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 805 services for Sydney G. Short. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sydney G. Short's NPI number?
- 1053411165. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sydney G. Short, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 805 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)116 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)91 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)35 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Sydney G. Short works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sydney G. Short at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
Practice locations
Addresses where Sydney G. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 568 Ruin Creek Rd, Suite 128Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 438‑1085
- 8001 T W Alexander DrRaleigh, NC 27617 (919) 781‑7772
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sydney G. Short as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- WakeMed Specialists Group LLC876 clinicians in the group
- DLP Maria Parham Physician Practices LLC56 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in WakeMed Specialists Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053411165 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians