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THOMAS BEST MD
NPI 1487744983
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Little Rock, AR

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Thomas Best Md NPPES

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

THOMAS BEST MD (NPI 1487744983) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-2899) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487744983
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS BESTCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1100
Phone(501) 364-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2014
✔ NPI 1487744983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-2899
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN5L918
Medicare PIN5AJ036884AR
Medicaid145037001AR
Medicare UPINH42176

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas 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 ID7113056441
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100603000129
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ADRIENNE MARIE KODER
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
STEPHEN JAMES CANON M.D.
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
HEATHER LYNN YOUNG MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
MRS. GLENDA MARIE ECKERT APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
AMBRE' LACHELLE POWNALL APN, PNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
ANITA JEAN BUELL-SANDERS
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-3620
VIKAS CHOWDHARY M.D.
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
BRITTNEY HARRIS
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100

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 Thomas Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Best is 1487744983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Thomas Best located?

Thomas Best practices at 1 Childrens Way # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1100.

What is Thomas Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Thomas Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas 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 Thomas Best accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Thomas 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 Thomas Best was last updated on May 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.