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HELLENA MARIA BEST
NPI 1124520317
Social Worker in Cincinnati, OH

Active since March 02, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL, CINCINNATI, OH 45237(513) 853-8520(513) 442-7695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2024, Nov 13, 2024, Oct 7, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Hellena Maria Best NPPES

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

HELLENA MARIA BEST (NPI 1124520317) is an individual social worker in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (I.2406059) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 6 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124520317
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameHELLENA MARIA BEST
Location Address1701 MERCY HEALTH PLCincinnati, OH 45237-6147
Mailing Address27 Ormond StBoston, MA 02126-3178
Phone(513) 853-8520
Fax(513) 442-7695
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1124520317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · I.2406059✔ Licensed in VA · 0904015172✔ Licensed in KY · 259673
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.
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL, Cincinnati, OH 45237
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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1100 Medical Center DrSpringfield, OH 45504-2687 · Phone (513) 853-8520 · Fax (513) 442-7695
Location 2830 W High StLima, OH 45801-3971 · Phone (513) 853-8520 · Fax (513) 442-7695
Location 31530 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003-7901 · Phone (513) 853-8520
Location 47025 Harbour View Blvd Ste 118Suffolk, VA 23435-2762 · Phone (513) 853-8520
Location 5450 Pearl StStoughton, MA 02072-1610 · Phone (617) 383-1797
Location 68580 Magellan PkwyRichmond, VA 23227-1149 · Phone (513) 853-8520

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hellena Maria Best is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5698134690
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230710000840, I20241022001485, I20241028001317, I20241209002998
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Hellena Best reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Specialty Care LLC
63 mi
Surgery
100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Springfield, OH 45504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790308104 (888) 696-3541
Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC
110 mi
Surgery
830 W HIGH ST STE 206
Lima, OH 45801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518589803 (888) 696-3541
Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC
178 mi
Surgery
2200 JEFFERSON AVE
Toledo, OH 43604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 690 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306468418 (888) 696-3541
Mercy Health Physicians Lorain Specialty Care LLC
196 mi
Surgery
3700 KOLBE RD
Lorain, OH 44053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972126381 (440) 988-1009
Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Specialty Care LLC
242 mi
Dentist
1044 BELMONT AVE
Youngstown, OH 44504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 744 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609544055 (330) 746-7211
Mercy Health Physicians Kentucky Specialty Care LLC
271 mi
Surgery
1530 LONE OAK RD
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 283 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700408093 (888) 696-3541
Bon Secours Medical Group Hampton Roads Specialty Care LLC
396 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
8580 MAGELLAN PKWY
Richmond, VA 23227
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 386 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629637475 (804) 627-5573
Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Specialty Care LLC
396 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
8580 MAGELLAN PKWY
Richmond, VA 23227
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 581 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477112225 (804) 627-5573
Abelard Psychotherapy Inc.
730 mi
Prescribing (Medical)
450 PEARL ST, SUITE 3
Stoughton, MA 02072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215295597 (781) 344-0057

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

MRS. CHRISTEL LEWIS EARLES
Counselor (Professional)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 853-8520
MR. DANIEL LEON RIVERA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 853-8520
MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 952-5930
SARA MARY KUNKEL AT, PTA
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 952-5000
HABIB MARIO ABRAHAM PHARMD
Pharmacy (Managed Care Organization Pharmacy)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 952-4443
MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI SPECIALTY CARE LLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 952-5930
YISELA BARRAGAN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 853-8520
MRS. EMILY SHAW HAHN APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1701 MERCY HEALTH PL
CINCINNATI, OH 45237
Hamilton County (513) 853-8520

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 Hellena Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hellena Best is 1124520317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2018.

Where is Hellena Best located?

Hellena Best practices at 1701 Mercy Health Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45237. The listed phone number is (513) 853-8520.

What is Hellena Best's specialty?

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

Is Hellena Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hellena Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Hellena Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hellena Best reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Mercy Health Physicians Springfield Specialty Care LLC (Springfield, OH), Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care LLC (Lima, OH), Mercy Health Physicians North Specialty Care LLC (Toledo, OH), Mercy Health Physicians Lorain Specialty Care LLC (Lorain, OH), Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Specialty Care LLC (Youngstown, OH) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Hellena Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hellena Best accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, MedMutual and Oscar Health Insurance and 2 other insurers list Hellena 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 Hellena Best was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.