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- 3167 Huffman Ln, Roanoke, VA 24014
About Vera Short
Vera J. Short is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Roanoke, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Vera cared for 608 Medicare patients across 2,137 services. The services billed most often include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement, and hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104325778.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (540) 206-2603
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3167 HUFFMAN LN
Roanoke, VA 24014
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,137 services · 608 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
580 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
576 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
62 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
46 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7321 |
472 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7324 |
112 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
160 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
85 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
44 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other nurse practitioners in Roanoke 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
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Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Vera J. Short?
Vera J. Short is a nurse practitioner in Roanoke, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Vera J. Short's address?
Vera J. Short is listed at 3167 Huffman Ln, Roanoke, VA 24014. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Vera J. Short?
The number on file is (540) 206-2603. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Vera J. Short's NPI number?
Vera J. Short's National Provider Identifier is 1104325778. 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
Where did Vera J. Short train?
Vera J. Short attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vera J. Short been practicing?
Vera J. Short has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Vera J. Short perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Vera J. Short performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Vera J. Short confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vera J. Short. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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