MARIA CRISTINA BEST
NPI 1760203830
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Livingston, NJ

Active since October 22, 2024PECOS Enrolled
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039(973) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Maria Cristina Best NPPES

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

MARIA CRISTINA BEST (NPI 1760203830) is an individual family provider in Livingston, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (26NJ14843400) and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760203830
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA CRISTINA BEST
Location Address94 OLD SHORT HILLS RDLivingston, NJ 07039-5672
Mailing Address94 Old Short Hills RdLivingston, NJ 07039-5672
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1760203830 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 26NJ14843400
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 26NR17102100 (NJ)
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, Livingston, NJ 07039

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Maria Cristina Best is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8123505781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260126000785
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Best reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialist
225 WILLIAMSON ST
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,894 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07039 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Pharmacist
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Specialist
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, EAST WING, SUITE 305
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Nurse Practitioner
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

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 Maria Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Best is 1760203830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2024.

Where is Maria Best located?

Maria Best practices at 94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039. The listed phone number is (973) 322-5000.

What is Maria Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Maria Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Maria Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Best reassigns Medicare benefits to Barnabas Health Medical Group PC (Elizabeth, NJ). The 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 Maria Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Best accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Maria 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 Maria Best was last updated on October 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.