Quick answers
- Does Zachary C. Short accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Zachary C. Short may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Zachary C. Short see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 218 Original Medicare patients and 393 services for Zachary C. Short. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary C. Short's NPI number?
- 1083720999. 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 Zachary C. 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 | 218 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 393 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)37 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)29 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)19 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary C. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 415 S Clarizz BlvdBloomington, IN 47401 (812) 849‑4555
- 5011 W Charlestowne WayBloomington, IN 47404 (812) 333‑1911
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary C. Short as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Insights Optical, Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Bloomington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bloomington, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Insights Optical, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083720999 |
| 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
- 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