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MS. MALAIKA GHENET WARD-BEST LMSW
NPI 1104145580
Social Worker in Detroit, MI

Active since May 24, 2010PECOS Enrolled
4880 LAWNDALE ST, DETROIT, MI 48210(313) 846-6030(313) 846-2751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2026, Oct 7, 2024, Jan 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ms. Malaika Ghenet Ward-best Lmsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MS. MALAIKA GHENET WARD-BEST LMSW (NPI 1104145580) is an individual social worker in Detroit, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801090166) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104145580
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MALAIKA GHENET WARD-BESTCredential: LMSW
Location Address4880 LAWNDALE STDetroit, MI 48210-2010
Mailing Address26130 W 12 Mile Rd Apt 217Southfield, MI 48034-1779 · (248) 460-6529
Phone(313) 846-6030
Fax(313) 846-2751
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1104145580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801090166
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License 6801090166 (MI)
Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X · License 6801090166 (MI)
Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X · License 6801090166 (MI)
Also ListedCase Manager/Care CoordinatorTaxonomy 171M00000X · License 6801090166 (MI)
4880 LAWNDALE ST, Detroit, MI 48210
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Malaika Ward

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Malaika Ghenet Ward-best Lmsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES OF SOUTHEASTERN MI INC
In Home Supportive Care
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-3718
JESSIE J LUCERO LBSW
Social Worker
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
JESSICA EMILY KOTA LLMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
DR. JOSETTE MARIE FRENCH MD
Family Medicine
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
MS. RACHEL N RADJEWSKI LSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
ANTHONY LOUIS DAVIS CADC-1
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030
MS. LISA L PARRISH LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
4880 LAWNDALE ST
DETROIT, MI 48210
Wayne County (313) 846-6030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Malaika Ward-best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Malaika Ward-best is 1104145580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2010. The provider is also known as Malaika Ward.

Where is Malaika Ward-best located?

Malaika Ward-best practices at 4880 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI 48210. The listed phone number is (313) 846-6030.

What is Malaika Ward-best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Malaika Ward-best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Malaika Ward-best is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Malaika Ward-best accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Oscar Insurance Company and Priority Health and 1 other insurer list Malaika Ward-best as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Malaika Ward-best was last updated on August 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.