DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) – Ophthalmology Physician, NPI 1720316573

Ophthalmology Physician

DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) is a healthcare provider. based in St. petersburg, Florida. specializing in Ophthalmology Physician. They hold the professional credentials D.O.. They hold a License No. OS4205 (FL). The NPI Number for DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) is 1720316573

Main info

Male

Sole Proprietor

Name

DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.)

NPI

1720316573

Phone

(727) 235-1149

Address

2501 W BAY ISLE DR. SE

Enumeration Date

4 December 2009

Last Update Date

4 December 2009

Data current as of

20 May 2026

Profile Insights

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Methodology

Experience46

Completeness75

Years active:16State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

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Provider Addresses for DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.)

2501, West Bay Isle Drive Southeast, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, 33705, United States
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 235-1149
Fax: (727) 898-3427
Mailing address matches the actual address.

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Frequently asked questions

How is DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) identified in CMS data?

CMS-hosted NPPES data lists DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) with NPI 1720316573.

Does CMS list DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) as active?

Yes — DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) is active in the NPI listing used on this page.

What taxonomy line describes DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.)?

For research purposes, treat DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) as Ophthalmology Physician in this dataset. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.

Where is DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) based?

DR. RICHARD LESTER III SHORT (D.O.) is tied to St. Petersburg, Florida in the data we show; additional addresses may exist on the full record.

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