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DR. RONALD CLARE BEST JR. DO
NPI 1285689000
Emergency Medicine in Martinsburg, WV

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401(304) 264-1000(304) 264-1374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Ronald Clare Best Jr. Do NPPES

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

DR. RONALD CLARE BEST JR. DO (NPI 1285689000) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Martinsburg, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (2094) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkeley Medical Center, and is a graduate of West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285689000
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD CLARE BEST JR.Credential: DO
Location Address2500 HOSPITAL DRIVEMartinsburg, WV 25401
Mailing AddressPo Box 1150Martinsburg, WV 25405-1150 · (304) 264-1000 · Fax (304) 264-1374
Phone(304) 264-1000
Fax(304) 264-1374
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2010
✔ NPI 1285689000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 2094
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedPENDING

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ronald Clare Best Jr. Do 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 ID3072517887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060911000335
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Best reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

City Hospital, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
2500 HOSPITAL DR
Martinsburg, WV 25401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 231 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194141499 (304) 264-1249
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
14 mi
Critical Access
300 S. PRESTON STREET
Ranson, WV 25438
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891722377 (304) 728-1600
Health Care Alliance, Inc.
208 mi
Emergency Medicine
105 S EISENHOWER DR
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730128760 (304) 256-6600

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
311 services279 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
185 services174 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
177 services172 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
51 services51 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Berkeley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Martinsburg, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510008
Location2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburg, WV 25401 · Berkeley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 25401 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
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

ANTONIO TAMARA MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE, CITY HOSPITAL
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1212
ANTONIO TAMARA MD LTD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1212
MRS. MELINDA RAE MORRIS PA
Physician Assistant
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1000
BRADLEY WAYNE MONGOLD MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1000
JOHN WESLEY ELLIS MD
Emergency Medicine
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1000
HERNANDO JIMENEZ M.D.
Pathology (Neuropathology)
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE, CITY HOSPITAL
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1212
CITY HOSPITAL, INC.
Skilled Nursing Facility
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1287
JESSICA A STEWART PA-C
Emergency Medicine
2500 HOSPITAL DRIVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
Berkeley County (304) 264-1000

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 Ronald Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Best is 1285689000. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Ronald Best located?

Ronald Best practices at 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25401. The listed phone number is (304) 264-1000.

What is Ronald Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ronald Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ronald Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Best reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: City Hospital, Inc. (Martinsburg, WV), Jefferson Memorial Hospital (Ranson, WV) and Health Care Alliance, Inc. (Beckley, WV). 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 Ronald Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ronald Best accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Ronald 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 Ronald Best affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Best is affiliated with Berkeley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Best was last updated on March 30, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.