Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Adam Short, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1538505979
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1422 Old Weisgarber RD
Knoxville, TN 379091293
(865) 558-4400
fax (865) 558-4421 - Mailing address
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8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 379233120
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 15, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #59032
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538505979. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,370
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$86,161
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 275 | 189 | $83 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 253 | 172 | $31 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 225 | 46 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 210 | 183 | $117 | |
73610 |
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 170 | 122 | $33 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 69 | 69 | $154 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 41 | 30 | $52 | |
28285 |
Correction of toe joint deformity | 26 | 12 | $183 | |
29405 |
Application of short leg cast | 20 | 14 | $71 | |
73600 |
X-ray of ankle, 2 views | 17 | 15 | $28 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$38,832
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilex LLC | 26 | $37,740.43 | |
| Linvatec Corporation | 2 | $228.12 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $199.86 | |
| Trilliant Surgical LLC. | 1 | $152.28 | |
| Anika Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $136.01 | |
| Exactech, INC. | 1 | $98.37 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 4 | $96.20 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $58.28 | |
| Djo, LLC | 2 | $54.74 | |
| MedShape, INC. | 1 | $33.96 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $17.59 | |
| Smoky Mountain Surgical LLC | 1 | $15.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
186
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$806
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 76 | 51 | $303 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 37 | 20 | $209 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 26 | 22 | $104 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 21 | 12 | $75 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $66 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $49 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Adam Short's medical specialty?
Dr. Adam Short practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Adam Short practice?
Dr. Adam Short practices at 1422 Old Weisgarber RD, Knoxville, TN 379091293. Office phone: 8655584400.
What is Dr. Adam Short's NPI?
Dr. Adam Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538505979, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Adam Short accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Adam Short accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Adam Short commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.