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- 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
About Kristopher Short
Kristopher M. Short is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Kristopher is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner. According to Medicare claims data, Kristopher cared for 98 Medicare patients across 98 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215671128.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (816) 271-6406
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5325 FARAON ST
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive & Gut
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Brain & Memory
- Cognitive and memory screening
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Heart & Circulation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Preventive Care
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
Vaccines & Prevention
Wound Care
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
98 services · 98 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
84 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Common questions
What does Kristopher M. Short specialize in?
Kristopher M. Short is a nurse practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
Where is Kristopher M. Short located?
Kristopher M. Short is listed at 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kristopher M. Short's phone number?
The number on file is (816) 271-6406. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristopher M. Short's NPI number?
Kristopher M. Short's National Provider Identifier is 1215671128. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Kristopher M. Short been practicing?
Kristopher M. Short has 4+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2022. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Kristopher M. Short do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristopher M. Short the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristopher M. Short confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristopher M. Short. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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