Beth Kessler Short, ARNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Beth Kessler Short is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Bedford, VA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see Beth Kessler Short, ARNP in person in Bedford or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2091dNPPES updated 2020-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,931
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $590k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Beth Kessler Short's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of South Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
3812 Virginia Byway, Bedford, VA 24523-4726
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Beth Kessler Short
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Beth Kessler Short for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Bedford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beth Kessler Short
NPI records show Dr. Short as active with telehealth listed in Bedford, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 305-3623.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Beth Kessler Short
Practice Location
155 W Main St, Bedford, VA 24523-1950
Mailing Address
3812 Virginia Byway, Bedford, VA 24523-4726
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