Quick answers
- Does Julie J. Short accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie J. 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 Julie J. Short see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for Julie J. Short. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julie J. Short's NPI number?
- 1316084288. 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 Julie J. 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 324 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)308 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)15 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%
- Depression74%
- Anxiety74%
- Arthritis57%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Julie J. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 408 S 4th StEffingham, IL 62401 (217) 347‑5118
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julie J. Short as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellness Loft Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Effingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Effingham, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellness Loft Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| School | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316084288 |
| 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