DR. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW BEST MD
NPI 1225021140
Family Medicine in Kansas City, MO

Active since August 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3027 PROSPECT AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64128(816) 861-6500(866) 299-9553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Andrew Best Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW BEST MD (NPI 1225021140) is an individual family medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (20050035766) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225021140
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW BESTCredential: MD
Location Address3027 PROSPECT AVEKansas City, MO 64128-1530
Mailing Address12717 E 62nd CtKansas City, MO 64133-4568 · (816) 665-3321
Fax(866) 299-9553
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2025
NPI 1225021140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in MO · 20050035766 Licensed in KS · 0428745
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

3027 PROSPECT AVE, Kansas City, MO 64128

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100372780AKS
MedicaidB64000003MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Andrew Best Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305882887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060111001040
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Macon, MO
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number261313
Location1205 North Missouri StMacon, MO 63552 · Macon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64128 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Physician Assistant
3027 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
3027 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Internal Medicine
3027 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Dietitian, Registered
3027 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128
Physician Assistant
3027 PROSPECT AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64128

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 Christopher Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Best is 1225021140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.

Where is Christopher Best located?

Christopher Best practices at 3027 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128. The listed phone number is (816) 861-6500.

What is Christopher Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Best accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Best affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Best is affiliated with Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Best was last updated on March 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.