2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1598005027 ANP-BC
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SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
616
Medicare Part D claims · 86 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC filed 616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in LEXINGTON, Kentucky.

616
Part D claims, 2023

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SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

616 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2013

NPI 1598005027

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

616 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP-BC credentials at 496 SOUTHLAND DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40503, with a listed phone of (859) 288-2425. NPI 1598005027 was issued on 02/20/2013. 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 616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 86 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

496 SOUTHLAND DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40503

Provider Details

NPI 1598005027
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ANP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/20/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC 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.

HEALTHFIRST BLUEGRASS INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

616
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
86
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,153
Total Day Supply
33,642
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
26% female / 74% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 29, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Lisinopril
46
Hydrochlorothiazide
40
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Omeprazole
28
Levothyroxine Sodium
27
Trazodone Hcl
22
Ibuprofen
17
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
13
Fluticasone Propionate
13

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's 616 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's specialty?
SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: ANP-BC.
How much does SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC wrote 616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 86 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC located?
SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC is located at 496 SOUTHLAND DR, LEXINGTON, KY, 40503. Phone: (859) 288-2425.
What is SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's NPI number?
SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598005027, issued on 02/20/2013.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC accept Medicare?
SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 616 Part D claims and 86 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's credentials?
SANDRA SHORT, ANP-BC's NPI is 1598005027 with credentials ANP-BC. 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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