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DR. KAREN ELIZABETH BEST O.D.
NPI 1598947319
Optometrist in Roanoke, VA

Active since December 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C, ROANOKE, VA 24012(540) 362-1030(540) 362-5574 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN ELIZABETH BEST O.D. (NPI 1598947319) is an individual optometrist in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618000577) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598947319
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN ELIZABETH BESTCredential: O.D.
Location Address1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT CRoanoke, VA 24012-7319
Mailing Address1507 Hershberger Rd Nw, Unit CRoanoke, VA 24012-7319 · (540) 362-1030 · Fax (540) 362-5574
Phone(540) 362-1030
Fax(540) 362-5574
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1598947319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618000577
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Karen Elizabeth Boro Od

Other Identifiers 7

Other283775VA · Anthem
Medicare UPINU71190VA
Other248702VA · Anthem
Medicare PIN410001061VA
Medicaid009235787VA
Other283768VA · Anthem
Medicare PIN410037553VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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

Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best O.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 ID7911900394
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100806000470
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 2

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
63 services63 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
54 services54 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24012 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 5

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

MISS NORMA KAYE WALKER OPTICIAN
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA 24012
Roanoke City (540) 362-0300
NATIONAL OPTOMETRIC CENTER PLC
Optometrist
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA 24012
Roanoke City (540) 362-1030
WILLIAM T COX
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA 24012
Roanoke City (540) 362-0300
NATIONAL OPTICAL
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA 24012
Roanoke City (540) 362-0300
TAMMY R COX
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1507 HERSHBERGER RD NW, UNIT C
ROANOKE, VA 24012
Roanoke City (540) 362-0300

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 Karen Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Best is 1598947319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Karen Elizabeth Boro Od.

Where is Karen Best located?

Karen Best practices at 1507 Hershberger Rd NW Unit C, Roanoke, VA 24012. The listed phone number is (540) 362-1030.

What is Karen Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Karen Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen 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 Karen Best accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Karen 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 Karen Best was last updated on June 19, 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.