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MRS. GERALDINE SARAH BEST NP
NPI 1285967778
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Upper Montclair, NJ

Active since September 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
622-624 VALLEY RD APT 5B, UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043(973) 294-9385(949) 695-3590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mrs. Geraldine Sarah Best Np NPPES

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

MRS. GERALDINE SARAH BEST NP (NPI 1285967778) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (26NJ00493700) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285967778
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMRS. GERALDINE SARAH BESTCredential: NP
Location Address622-624 VALLEY RD APT 5BUpper Montclair, NJ 07043-1462
Mailing Address274 Lembeck AveJersey City, NJ 07305-1810 · (770) 771-1859
Phone(973) 294-9385
Fax(949) 695-3590
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1285967778 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 26NJ00493700
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License RN153881 (GA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License F336432-1 (NY), 26NJ00493700 (NJ)
622-624 VALLEY RD APT 5B, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Geraldine Charles Np

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 129 E 29th StBayonne, NJ 07002-4695 · Phone (201) 232-2589
Location 239 Broadway, Suite 200New York, NY 10006-3003 · Phone (212) 420-2844

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid295667516AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Geraldine Sarah Best Np 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 ID42346033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150204000131
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Geraldine Best reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Neighborhood Psych Services Of Nj
5.9 mi
Psychiatry
101 EISENHOWER PKWY STE 300
Roseland, NJ 07068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316728918 (862) 210-9108

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07043 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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 Geraldine Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geraldine Best is 1285967778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2009. The provider is also known as Ms. Geraldine Charles Np.

Where is Geraldine Best located?

Geraldine Best practices at 622-624 Valley Rd Apt 5B, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. The listed phone number is (973) 294-9385.

What is Geraldine Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Geraldine Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Geraldine 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 organization bills Medicare for Geraldine Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Geraldine Best reassigns Medicare benefits to Neighborhood Psych Services Of Nj (Roseland, NJ). The 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 Geraldine Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Geraldine Best accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Geraldine 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 Geraldine Best was last updated on February 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.