John Best, MD
NPI 1154373462 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Bolivar, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Best, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Bolivar, MO (NPI 1154373462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154373462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MDR6E73 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,302 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 271 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 232 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 220 | $91 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 136 | $28 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 135 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 769 | 125 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 755 | 166 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 694 | 167 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 555 | 121 |
| Lisinopril | 525 | 129 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 413 | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2016-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Best's NPI number?
- John Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154373462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Best's specialty?
- John Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Best located?
- John Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613-3011.
- What is John Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Best is (417) 328-6040.
- Does John Best accept Medicare?
- John Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Best's NPI active?
- Yes — John Best's NPI (1154373462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.