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Active NPI 1871595777 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Michael Short , OD

Optometrist • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Short, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Short delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 ROBINSON CENTER DR.

Dr. Short is affiliated with Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 Robinson Center Dr
Suite 2870

Pittsburgh, PA 152054831

Telephone 4124900820
Fax 4124902570
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Visionworks, Inc. Facility NPI 1255660700

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
149 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Short (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Pittsburgh Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
26 26 $122.31 $36.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
15 15 $148.00 $122.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG001171

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01917852 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Highmark Bc/bs
SH344195 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
PA7199 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc

301 S Hills Vlg, Pittsburgh, PA 152411400

Phone: 4128542222

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1407414246

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 100 ROBINSON CENTER DR, SUITE 2870, PITTSBURGH, PA 152054831 (Tel: 4124900820)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1311 BRIDLE TRL, MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 151084702 (Tel: 4122626139)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER SHORT, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OEG001171 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871595777
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 11, 2005
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1311 Bridle Trl

Moon Township, PA 151084702

Phone: 4122626139

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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