Craig Best, M.D.
NPI 1801886106 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Best, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1801886106).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801886106
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 74215 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,195 across 5 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
- 2005-10-27
- Last updated
- 2011-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Best's NPI number?
- Craig Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801886106, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Best's specialty?
- Craig Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Best located?
- Craig Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608-1216.
- What is Craig Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Best is (508) 368-3110.
- Does Craig Best accept Medicare?
- Craig Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Best's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Best's NPI (1801886106) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.