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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1619929601 MD
Verify on CMS → Lia Shorter, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Stafford, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
115
Medicare Part D claims · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lia Shorter, MD filed 115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Stafford, Virginia, prescribing 80% generic.
- 115
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1619929601 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1619929601
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 44K Obstetrics &
- RX-LIGHT 115
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,139 in Virginia
- PHOTO-ENUM James Yip · 2006
Lia Shorter, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
115 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lia Shorter, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lia Shorter, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
115 36% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619929601 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lia Shorter, MD - brand share 20.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 115 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.
115
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 115
- Total Day Supply
- 2,307
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (10.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.65
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 | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Lia Shorter, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Lia Shorter, MD's 115 claims are below the specialty average of 179.
Nationwide Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Shorter, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shorter.
One of 1,139 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Leonard Aamodt
MD
Harrisonburg, VA
Dr. Adeola Abayomi
M.D.
Springfield, VA
Dr. Annam Abbasi
M.D.
Prince George, VA
Dr. Joni Abbott
D.O.
South Boston, VA
Dr. Makunda Abdul-Mbacke
MD
Ridgeway, VA
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lia Shorter, MD's specialty? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Stafford, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lia Shorter, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lia Shorter, MD wrote 115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Lia Shorter, MD located? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD is located at 2761 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, Stafford, VA, 22554. Phone: (540) 720-7340.
What is Lia Shorter, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619929601, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does Lia Shorter, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Lia Shorter, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lia Shorter, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.4%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lia Shorter, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lia Shorter, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lia Shorter, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 115 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lia Shorter, MD's credentials? ▼
Lia Shorter, MD's NPI is 1619929601 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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