2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1528189958 D.O.
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CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.

Occupational Medicine Physician in MECHANIC FALLS, Maine. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. is a Occupational Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MECHANIC FALLS, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 343 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. filed 1,369 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MECHANIC FALLS, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2007

NPI 1528189958

Primary specialty

Occupational Medicine Physician

Niche

2,230 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,369 126% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 605

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Occupational Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Occupational Medicine Physician share within Maine

1. Occupational Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Occupational Medicine Physician share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Occupational Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Occupational Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. is a Occupational Medicine Physician provider practicing in MECHANIC FALLS, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1528189958. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 22 PLEASANT ST, MECHANIC FALLS, ME, 04256, with a listed phone of (207) 345-9729. NPI 1528189958 was issued on 04/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHORT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,369 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 343 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

22 PLEASANT ST
MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256

Provider Details

NPI 1528189958
Specialty Occupational Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
AUBURN, ME
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LEWISTON, ME

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,369 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,369
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,931
Total Day Supply
83,241
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$119K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
59 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 163, 75-84: 83, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
73
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Omeprazole
58
Lisinopril
47
Rosuvastatin Calcium
37
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
33
Azithromycin
31
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Hydrochlorothiazide
29
Losartan Potassium
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Occupational Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s 1,369 claims are above the specialty average of 605.

Nearby Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in Maine

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHORT.

Compare Occupational Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in MECHANIC FALLS, Maine. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. wrote 1,369 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. located?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. is located at 22 PLEASANT ST, MECHANIC FALLS, ME, 04256. Phone: (207) 345-9729.
What is CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528189958, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $119K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,369 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER SHORT, D.O.'s NPI is 1528189958 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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