MAX E. BEST JR. M.D.
NPI 1497786347
Family Medicine in Castroville, TX

Q: What is Max Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Max Best is 1497786347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Conley Gainer.

Q: What is Max Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Max Best was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1501 HOUSTON ST, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009(830) 538-3550(830) 538-3553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Oct 9, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Max E. Best Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

MAX E. BEST JR. M.D. (NPI 1497786347) is an individual family medicine provider in Castroville, Texas, licensed in Texas (F3975) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497786347

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameMAX E. BEST JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address1501 HOUSTON STCastroville, TX 78009-2739

Mailing Address1501 Houston StCastroville, TX 78009-2739 · (830) 538-3550 · Fax (830) 538-3553

Phone(830) 538-3550

Fax(830) 538-3553

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1497786347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · F3975

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License F3975 (TX)

1501 HOUSTON ST, Castroville, TX 78009

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Conley Gainer

Other Identifiers 2

OtherF3975TX · Texas Medical License Number

Other0A4052TX · Group Medicare Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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

Max E. Best Jr. M.d. 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 ID9335138932

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040510000360

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

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.

15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78009 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

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

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

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