Dr Gary Lee Best, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Salem, VA

Dr Gary Lee Best, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Salem, Virginia. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 904 Apperson Dr, Salem, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 389-0731.

Dr Gary Lee Best is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618001096) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1770650228.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Lee Best, OD
904 Apperson Dr,
Salem, VA 24153-7135
(540) 389-0731
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Lee Best
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location904 Apperson Dr, Salem, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gary Lee Best attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770650228
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840325247
  • Enrollment ID: I20100323000807

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Lee Best such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770650228NPI-NPPES
54 1877483 / 23423Other00Y283G01 410001054

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 0618001096 (Virginia)Primary

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 Gary Lee Best allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGary L Best Od Family Eye Care Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134442759
PECOS PAC ID: 1052446473
Enrollment ID: O20100324000012

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 Gary Lee 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 Gary Lee Best, OD
904 Apperson Dr,
Salem, VA 24153-7135

Ph: (540) 389-0731
Dr Gary Lee Best, OD
904 Apperson Dr,
Salem, VA 24153-7135

Ph: (540) 389-0731

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