DEREK LEROI BEST NP
NPI 1730662149
Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Active since September 11, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 QUEENS RD STE 200, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204(704) 343-9800(704) 347-2011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2026, Mar 9, 2023, Oct 26, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Derek Leroi Best Np NPPES

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

DEREK LEROI BEST NP (NPI 1730662149) is an individual nurse practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (261720) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730662149
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK LEROI BESTCredential: NP
Location Address125 QUEENS RD STE 200Charlotte, NC 28204-3578
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447 · (980) 488-4900 · Fax (980) 488-4905
Fax(704) 347-2011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2026
NPI 1730662149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in NC · 261720
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License 261720 (NC)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200, Charlotte, NC 28204

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 110905 Providence Rd W, Ste G200Charlotte, NC 28277-1538 · Phone (980) 488-4900 · Fax (980) 488-4905
Location 2200 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28204-2515 · Phone (704) 384-5416 · Fax (704) 384-5992
Location 31509 Doctors Cir Bldg CWilmington, NC 28401-7403 · Phone (910) 662-7500 · Fax (910) 662-7501
Location 48201 Healthcare Loop Ste 305Charlotte, NC 28215-7072 · Phone (980) 302-3050 · Fax (980) 302-3055

Accepted Insurance

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

Derek Leroi Best Np 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 ID3678812005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190302000060
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340053
Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28204 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Physician Assistant
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Physician Assistant
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Nurse Practitioner
125 QUEENS RD STE 200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

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 Derek Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Best is 1730662149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2018.

Where is Derek Best located?

Derek Best practices at 125 Queens Rd Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28204. The listed phone number is (704) 343-9800.

What is Derek Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Derek Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek 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 Derek Best accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Derek 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 Derek Best affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Best is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Best was last updated on April 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.