Quick answers
- Does Kathleen J. Short accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen 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 Kathleen J. Short see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 174 services for Kathleen J. Short. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen J. Short's NPI number?
- 1790146926. 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 Kathleen 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 174 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)124 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)24 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)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%
- Depression75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia67%
- Anxiety64%
- Diabetes55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen J. Short is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 306 W Main St, Suite 512Frankfort, KY 40601 (855) 743‑2247
- 828 Lane Allen Rd, Suite 219Lexington, KY 40504 (260) 483‑9081
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen J. Short as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Extended Care Specialists, Inc312 clinicians in the group
- Eventus Ecs, Inc231 clinicians in the group
- Eventus Wholehealth Midwest Inc133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Frankfort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frankfort, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Extended Care Specialists, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790146926 |
| 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