Carl William Shorter, DNP
Carl William Shorter is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Memphis, TN with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carl William Shorter, DNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Memphis, TN in group practice. With 8+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Memphis area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-3415
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.09/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2100X
Mailing address
P O Box 1000 Dept 351, Memphis, TN 38148-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 150021
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carl William Shorter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Memphis 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 Carl William Shorter
Dr. Shorter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 516-2362.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carl William Shorter
Practice Location
1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-3415
Mailing Address
P O Box 1000 Dept 351, Memphis, TN 38148-0001
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