Quick answers
- Does Melanie D. Shorter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie D. Shorter 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 Melanie D. Shorter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 449 services for Melanie D. Shorter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melanie D. Shorter's NPI number?
- 1518915909. 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 Melanie D. Shorter, 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 | 91 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 449 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)193 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)88 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)50 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)31 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%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Melanie D. Shorter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie D. Shorter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Emory Houston Hospital Warner RobinsWarner Robins, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110069
- Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
Practice locations
Addresses where Melanie D. Shorter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Moran DrBonaire, GA 31005 (478) 988‑1282
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melanie D. Shorter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Samuel E. Palmer, MD, PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Bonaire
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bonaire, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Samuel E. Palmer, MD, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518915909 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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