Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Short, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1396039178
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 9, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #Q1745
- Medicaid
- TX #344434101
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396039178. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
854
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$114,165
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 405 | 71 | $121 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 324 | 89 | $145 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 58 | 56 | $175 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 53 | 47 | $110 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 14 | 14 | $184 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 393 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$47,871
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation | 17 | $26,077.60 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 4 | $15,455.00 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $5,982.00 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $146.79 | |
| Astellas Pharma Global Development | 1 | $116.28 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 3 | $66.22 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $26.61 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
138
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$109,532
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venclexta (Venetoclax) | Brand | 45 | 23 | $101,328 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 26 | 12 | $809 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 17 | 12 | $237 |
| Voriconazole | Generic | 15 | 0 | $4,940 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $60 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $64 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 11 | 0 | $2,095 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Short's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Short practices Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Short practice?
Dr. Nicholas Short practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Nicholas Short's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Short's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396039178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Short accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Short accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Short commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.