DOUGLAS L BEST MD
NPI 1659321438
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Kansas City, MO

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4401 WORNALL RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111(816) 932-2549(816) 932-3939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, Jun 17, 2025, Jun 11, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Douglas L Best Md NPPES

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

DOUGLAS L BEST MD (NPI 1659321438) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2004012743) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gonzales.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659321438
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS L BESTCredential: MD
Location Address4401 WORNALL RDKansas City, MO 64111-3220
Mailing Address8000 W 110th St Ste 150Overland Park, KS 66210-2382 · (913) 599-6777 · Fax (913) 599-3955
Fax(816) 932-3939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1659321438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2004012743✔ Licensed in KS · 04-30803✔ Licensed in OR · MD219727✔ Licensed in TX · Q1091
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
4401 WORNALL RD, Kansas City, MO 64111

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11110 N Sarah DeWitt DrGonzales, TX 78629-3311 · Phone (816) 800-9020

Other Identifiers 3

Other34061018Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid208743112MO
Medicaid30004132610001KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Douglas L 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 ID9234111675
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040916000357, I20070829000137, I20181012002027, I20240521003876
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 Reassignments

18

Medicare enrollment records show Douglas Best reassigns Medicare billing to 18 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
901 E 104TH ST, MS 400N
Kansas City, MO 64131
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc
  • 845 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
12300 METCALF AVE
Overland Park, KS 66213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
2200 SUMMERLON CIR STE A
Dodge City, KS 67801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1013009828 (Kansas)
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
510 E CARTHAGE
Meade, KS 67864
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1851584460 (Kansas)
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
2621 N WHISENANT DR
Duncan, OK 73533
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 192 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
310 W HALSELL ST
Dimmitt, TX 79027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1891828059 (Texas)
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
2421 WORTH ST
Hemphill, TX 75948
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
310 S PECOS ST
Coleman, TX 76834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2200 N BRYAN AVE
Lamesa, TX 79331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 47

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
410 services366 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
230 services227 patients
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 77080
A DXA bone density measurement is a simple, quick, and non-invasive procedure that assesses the strength of your bones. This test uses X-rays to measure the amount of minerals, mainly calcium, in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps in early detection of osteoporosis or other bone diseases.
229 services229 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
115 services111 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
91 services91 patients
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030
An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.
78 services72 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Luke's South Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number170185
Location12300 Metcalf AvenueOverland Park, KS 66213 · Johnson County
Emergency services

Allen County Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Iola, KS
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number171373
Location3066 North Kentucky StreetIola, KS 66749 · Allen County
Emergency services

Saint Lukes North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260062
Location5830 N W Barry RoadKansas City, MO 64154 · Platte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wright Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Trenton, MO
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261309
Location191 Iowa BoulevardTrenton, MO 64683 · Grundy County
Emergency services

Hedrick Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Chillicothe, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261321
Location2799 North Washington StreetChillicothe, MO 64601 · Livingston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64111 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%637 patients
Radiology: Stenosis Measurement in Carotid Imaging Reports
Percentage of final reports for carotid imaging studies (neck magnetic resonance angiography [MRA], neck computed tomography angiography [CTA], neck duplex ultrasound, carotid angiogram) performed that include direct or indirect reference to measurements of…
100%49 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Hospitalist
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Anesthesiologist Assistant
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Internal Medicine
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4401 WORNALL RD, REHAB PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, MAIN 4
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Hospitalist
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Hospitalist
4401 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111

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 Douglas Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Best is 1659321438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is Douglas Best located?

Douglas Best practices at 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111. The listed phone number is (816) 932-2549.

What is Douglas Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Douglas Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas 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 organizations bill Medicare for Douglas Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Douglas Best reassigns Medicare benefits to 18 organizations: Saint Luke's Physician Group Inc (Kansas City, MO), Advanced Radiology Consultants Of Kansas City, PA (Overland Park, KS), Minneola District Hospital Nbr 2 (Dodge City, KS), Meade Hospital District (Meade, KS), Eagle Partners, PLLC (Duncan, OK) and 13 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Douglas Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Douglas Best accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Douglas 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.

Is Douglas Best affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Best is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital, Allen County Regional Hospital, Saint Lukes North Hospital, Wright Memorial Hospital and Hedrick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Best was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.