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Beth Kessler Short, ARNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, VA · enumerated 2010 · practices at Focus Psychiatry and Wellness.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1548580186

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Beth Kessler Short
Credential ARNP
Sex Female
Practice address 155 W Main St, Bedford, VA, 24523
Phone (540) 305-3623
Enumeration date Jun 6, 2010
Last updated in NPPES Aug 31, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

363LP0808X Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 0024177052 (VA) Primary
363LP0808X Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 243311 (NC) Secondary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Beth Short?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Beth Short is 1548580186, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Beth Short practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Bedford, VA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-08-31.