JOHN R. BEST DO – NPI #1033281696
Family Medicine

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.

JOHN BEST is a physician located in DURANGO, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033281696 to JOHN BEST on November 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 07, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN BEST below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN R. BEST

NPI Number
1033281696
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN R. BEST
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1800 E 3RD AVE STE 112
DURANGO, CO 81301-5046
Phone: (970) 247-8382 Fax: (970) 259-4403
Mailing address
2121 NORTH AVENUE
VA MEDICAL CENTER
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 242-0731 Fax: (970) 248-5595
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)
CO 36195

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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