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General Practice

John P. Short, DO

Works at hospitals in West Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

John P. Short, DO (General Practice) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in West Columbia, SC. NPI 1235176520. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John P. 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

General PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
25Years since medical school (graduated 2001)
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Lexington Health IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John P. Short work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John P. Short at 1 hospital: Lexington Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John P. Short see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including West Columbia, SC, Conway, SC and Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John P. Short's specialty?
Medicare lists General Practice as the primary specialty.
Does John P. Short accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John P. 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.
Does John P. Short offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says John P. Short offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for John P. Short?
(800) 491-0909, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John P. Short's NPI number?
1235176520. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John P. Short works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John P. Short at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John P. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John P. Short as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
  • SC House Calls Inc432 clinicians in the group
  • Gateway Medical LLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in South Carolina

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

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2001
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235176520
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Sources

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