Ryan Best, NP
NPI 1568171221 · Nurse Practitioner · St George, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Best, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in St George, UT (NPI 1568171221).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568171221
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11101322-4405 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 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
529 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $104 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 51 | $50 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 48 | $33 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 43 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 40 | $73 |
| Computer-Assisted Spinal Procedure61783 | 39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 96 | 79 |
| Methocarbamol | 67 | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 42 |
| Mupirocin | 44 | 44 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 29 | 29 |
| Pregabalin | 16 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$393 across 14 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
- 2022-11-21
- Last updated
- 2022-11-21
- Certified
- 2022-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Best's NPI number?
- Ryan Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568171221, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Best's specialty?
- Ryan Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ryan Best located?
- Ryan Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 617 E Riverside Dr Ste 302, St George, UT 84790-8722.
- What is Ryan Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Best is (435) 652-6024.
- Does Ryan Best accept Medicare?
- Ryan Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Best's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Best's NPI (1568171221) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.