KRISTEN BEST-FRIESZ FNP-C
NPI 1427610658
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Scheneckedy, NY

Q: What is Kristen Best-friesz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Best-friesz is 1427610658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2019. The provider is also known as Kristen Best.

Q: What is Kristen Best-friesz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Active since July 09, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382, SCHENECKEDY, NY 12308(518) 386-3691(518) 386-3553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2020, Jul 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Kristen Best-friesz Fnp-c NPPES

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

KRISTEN BEST-FRIESZ FNP-C (NPI 1427610658) is an individual family provider in Scheneckedy, New York, licensed in New York (F346607) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ellis Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427610658

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameKRISTEN BEST-FRIESZCredential: FNP-C

Location Address124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382Scheneckedy, NY 12308

Mailing Address124 Rosa Rd, Suite 382Scheneckedy, NY 12308 · (518) 386-3691 · Fax (518) 386-3553

Phone(518) 386-3691

Fax(518) 386-3553

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2020

✔ NPI 1427610658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · F346607✔ Licensed in CT · 8284

124 ROSA RD, Scheneckedy, NY 12308

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristen Best

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

Kristen Best-friesz Fnp-c 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 ID2567899289

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201229001247

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

143 services96 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

72 services60 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

71 services63 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

21 services19 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

19 services19 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ellis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330153

Location1101 Nott StreetSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saratoga Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saratoga Springs, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330222

Location211 Church StreetSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330406

Location1270 Belmont AvenueSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12308 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

$84.93 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.08 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 23

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers16 claims16 services$30.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers24 claims24 services$72.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers23 claims59 services$29.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers17 claims93 services$16.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers12 claims63 services$12.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers36 claims36 services$45.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers40 claims40 services$15.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers49 claims49 services$9.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers68 claims368 services$1.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers17 claims17 services$10.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier58 claims58 services$15.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

3 suppliers51 claims51 services$916.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers45 claims45 services$64.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers183 claims187 services$10.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers45 claims45 services$4.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers192 claims200 services$29.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers148 claims154 services$68.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers14 claims20 services$29.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers24 claims1,440 services$6.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

5 suppliers40 claims6,222 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

5 suppliers11 claims1,140 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

6 suppliers17 claims1,202 services$0.86 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

10 suppliers38 claims38 services$23.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

SCHENECTADY PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE ASSOCIATES PC

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

KATHLEEN B BELLIZZI ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

SHANNON KNAPP FNP

Nurse Practitioner

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

KAREN A MULHOLLAND PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

DANIELLE SIMONSON ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

MISS DEANNA MARIE SANTORO ANP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

BONE HEALTH SERVICES, PLLC

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 380
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3686

MR. JEFFREY A. FOLEY R.P.A.

Physician Assistant

124 ROSA RD, SUITE 382
SCHENECTADY, NY 12308

Schenectady County (518) 386-3691

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 Kristen Best-friesz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Best-friesz is 1427610658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2019. The provider is also known as Kristen Best.

Where is Kristen Best-friesz located?

Kristen Best-friesz practices at 124 Rosa Rd Suite 382, Scheneckedy, NY 12308. The listed phone number is (518) 386-3691.

What is Kristen Best-friesz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kristen Best-friesz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Best-friesz 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.

Is Kristen Best-friesz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Best-friesz is affiliated with Ellis Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Best-friesz was last updated on December 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.