Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Alaina Short, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1760081517

Alaina Short, OD is an Optometry in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Qualified in 2020, 6 years ago. Practices with Nova Southeastern University Inc, a 94-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
6
Licensed in
FL, IL, KY, VA
In the registry since
2020
Specialties on file
4
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

3300 S University Dr
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004
Phone: (800) 541-6682
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 1111 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1638 — (954) 262-4282
  • 16855 Ne 2nd Ave Fl 4, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-1744 — (954) 262-4200

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 107 (FL)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 0618003074 (VA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046.011775 (IL)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2256DT (KY)

Record details

NPI number1760081517
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 22, 2020
Last updated in NPPESJuly 28, 2025
Certification dateJuly 28, 2025
Mailing address3300 S University Dr, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Group practice Nova Southeastern University Inc — 94 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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