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DR. KAREN ELIZABETH BEST O.D. NPI 1598947319


NPI Information

NPI: 1598947319
Provider Name: DR. KAREN ELIZABETH BEST, O.D.
Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: NATIONAL OPTOMETRIC CENTER PLC

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW
UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA
ZIP 24012
Phone: (540) 362-1030
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DR. Karen Elizabeth Best, O.D. is an optometrist in Roanoke, VA with 30 years of experience. The provider is doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. DR. Karen Elizabeth Best, O.D. NPI is 1598947319. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1994

The provider's business location address is:

1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW
UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA
ZIP 24012-319
Phone: (540) 362-1030
Fax: (540) 362-5574

The NPI 1598947319 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92004)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 12/4/2007 and was last updated on 6/19/2014.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1152W00000XOptometrist0618000577VIRGINIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1283775OTHERVIRGINIAANTHEM
2U71190MEDICARE UPINVIRGINIA
3248702OTHERVIRGINIAANTHEM
4410001061MEDICARE PINVIRGINIA
5009235787MEDICAIDVIRGINIA
6283768OTHERVIRGINIAANTHEM
7410037553MEDICARE PINVIRGINIA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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