Dr Christine M Best, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Thornton, CO

Dr Christine M Best, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Thornton, Colorado. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice One Hour Optical Medical Services, Pc and her current practice location is 2750 E 136th Ave Ste 201, Thornton, Colorado. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (303) 254-4888.

Dr Christine M Best is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number OPT-1895) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396862470.

Contact Information

Dr Christine M Best, OD
2750 E 136th Ave Ste 201,
Thornton, CO 80241-3533
(303) 254-4888
(303) 254-4777

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Christine M Best
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location2750 E 136th Ave Ste 201, Thornton, Colorado
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christine M Best attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396862470
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/23/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/10/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002867793
  • Enrollment ID: I20050211000039

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christine M Best such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396862470NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT-1895 (Colorado)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
One Hour Optical Medical Services, Pc488066248534

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christine M Best allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOne Hour Optical Medical Services, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770648297
PECOS PAC ID: 4880662485
Enrollment ID: O20040921001324
Provider NameBest Eyecare Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336573302
PECOS PAC ID: 5193954220
Enrollment ID: O20140212000671

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christine M Best is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christine M Best, OD
10359 Federal Blvd Ste 100,
Westminster, CO 80260-7453

Ph: (303) 469-7770
Dr Christine M Best, OD
2750 E 136th Ave Ste 201,
Thornton, CO 80241-3533

Ph: (303) 254-4888

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