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DR. LOU ANN BEST D.M.D.
NPI 1235570169
Dentist in Albany, GA

Active since July 08, 2013PECOS Enrolled
500 N JEFFERSON ST, ALBANY, GA 31701(229) 432-0893(229) 432-2375 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Lou Ann Best D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. LOU ANN BEST D.M.D. (NPI 1235570169) is an individual dentist in Albany, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN010590) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235570169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOU ANN BESTCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address500 N JEFFERSON STAlbany, GA 31701-2355
Mailing Address500 N Jefferson StAlbany, GA 31701-2355 · (229) 432-0893 · Fax (229) 432-2375
Phone(229) 432-0893
Fax(229) 432-2375
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2013
✔ NPI 1235570169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · DN010590
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
500 N JEFFERSON ST, Albany, GA 31701
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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)

Dr. Lou Ann Best D.m.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31701 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

LOU ANN BEST DMD PC
Dentist
500 N JEFFERSON ST
ALBANY, GA 31701
Dougherty County (229) 432-0893

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 Lou Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lou Best is 1235570169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2013.

Where is Lou Best located?

Lou Best practices at 500 N Jefferson St, Albany, GA 31701. The listed phone number is (229) 432-0893.

What is Lou Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Lou Best enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lou Best was last updated on July 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.