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Physician Assistant

Blessing M. Short, PA

Sees patients in Merrionette Park, IL · Palos Park, IL · Illinois

Summary

Blessing M. Short, PA (Physician Assistant) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Merrionette Park, IL and Palos Park, IL. NPI 1144037672. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Blessing M. Short, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
2Years since medical school (graduated 2024)
Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Heart Care Centers of Illinois, S.C.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Blessing M. Short see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Merrionette Park, IL and Palos Park, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Blessing M. Short's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Blessing M. Short accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Blessing M. Short accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Blessing M. Short?
(708) 824-1114, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Blessing M. Short's NPI number?
1144037672. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Blessing M. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Blessing M. Short as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Heart Care Centers of Illinois, S.C.38 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Medical schoolMidwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med
Graduation year2024
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144037672
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians