Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Thomas Short work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas Short at 1 hospital: Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Thomas Short see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Decatur, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas Short's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Thomas Short accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas 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 Thomas Short?
- (256) 350-4855, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas Short's NPI number?
- 1144219148. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Thomas Short works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Short at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 010085
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1304 Somerville Rd SEDecatur, AL 35601 (256) 350‑4855
- 2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 104Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 686‑1371
- 2828 Hwy 31 S 117Decatur, AL 35603 (256) 351‑2116
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Short as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Decatur Digestive Diseases PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Decatur
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ponce School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144219148 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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