William Joseph Short, PAC

Physician Assistant

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Joseph Short, PAC has been part of the Nampa medical community since 2012 in group practice. He has been in practice for 14+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Idaho
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 89 Physician Assistant providers in IDSee all Physician Assistant in Nampa14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 954dNPPES updated 2023-09-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1019 W Sanetta St, Nampa, ID 83651-5047

Fax: (208) 549-7017
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.8%

Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in Idaho

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

92

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,681

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $640k

Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

ADHD
47%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Bipolar Disorder
44%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-29%)41%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 27, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1775 W State St # 383, Boise, ID 83702-3924

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With William Joseph Short

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with William Joseph Short for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Nampa 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 William Joseph Short

NPI records show Dr. Short as active with telehealth listed in Nampa, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 917-1842.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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