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Dr. Richard Lester Short III, DO

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1720316573

Dr. Richard Lester Short III, DO is an Ophthalmology Physician in St Petersburg, Florida. Practices as a sole proprietor. Licensed in Florida.

Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2009
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

2501 W Bay Isle Dr SE
St Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: (727) 235-1149
Fax: (727) 898-3427
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence OS4205 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1720316573
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedDecember 4, 2009
Last updated in NPPESDecember 4, 2009

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