Quick answers
- Does Carl W. Shorter Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl W. Shorter Iii 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 Carl W. Shorter Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 654 Original Medicare patients and 2,600 services for Carl W. Shorter Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl W. Shorter Iii's NPI number?
- 1538639935. 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 Carl W. Shorter Iii, 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 | 654 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)505 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)406 services
- Kidney function blood test panel (80069)383 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)266 services
- Blood count, hemoglobin (85018)208 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Carl W. Shorter Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl W. Shorter Iii 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.
- Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440048
- Baptist Memorial Hospital DesotoSouthaven, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250141
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.Jonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040118
- Baptist Memorial Hospital North MSOxford, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250034
- Baptist Memorial Hospital TiptonCovington, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440131
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl W. Shorter Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2120 Exeter Rd, Suite 250Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 767‑5864
- 6025 Walnut Grove Rd, Suite 400Memphis, TN 38120 (901) 226‑1309
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl W. Shorter Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.576 clinicians in the group
- Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation, Inc.58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Germantown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Germantown, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538639935 |
| 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