Christopher Short, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Mechanic Falls, ME

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Christopher Short, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Mechanic Falls, Maine. He went to University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice St Marys Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 22 Pleasant St, Mechanic Falls, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 345-9729.

Christopher Short is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 1595) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528189958.

Contact Information

Christopher Short, DO
22 Pleasant St,
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256-6108
(207) 345-9729
(207) 345-9421

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Short
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location22 Pleasant St, Mechanic Falls, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Short attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528189958
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749225969
  • Enrollment ID: I20050628000164

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Short such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528189958NPI-NPPES
306820099MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083X0100XPreventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine 1595 (Maine)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 1595 (Maine)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Androscoggin Home Healthcare And HospiceLewiston, MEHome health agency
Androscoggin Home Care & HospiceLewiston, MEHospice
St Mary's Regional Medical CenterLewiston, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Marys Regional Medical Center0042107120186

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Short allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMainegeneral Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669423380
PECOS PAC ID: 1254245715
Enrollment ID: O20031118000718
Entity NameSt Marys Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447226584
PECOS PAC ID: 0042107120
Enrollment ID: O20040303000236
Entity NameConvenientmd Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710402359
PECOS PAC ID: 2062667033
Enrollment ID: O20180220000535

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Short is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Short, DO
22 Pleasant St,
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256-6108

Ph: (207) 345-9729		Christopher Short, DO
22 Pleasant St,
Mechanic Falls, ME 04256-6108

Ph: (207) 345-9729

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