Dr James R Best, MD, MPH - Medicare Family Practice in Kapolei, HI

Dr James R Best, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kapolei, Hawaii. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Straub Clinic And Hospital and his current practice location is 599 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 432-3600.

Dr James R Best is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number MD-9833) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043315757.

Contact Information

Dr James R Best, MD, MPH
599 Farrington Hwy,
Kapolei, HI 96707-2028
(808) 432-3600
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James R Best
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location599 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James R Best graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043315757
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860535143
  • Enrollment ID: I20100209000340

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James R Best such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043315757NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD-9833 (Hawaii)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Straub Clinic And Hospital6305759754404

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James R Best allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStraub Clinic & Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457306508
PECOS PAC ID: 6305759754
Enrollment ID: O20031111000417

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James R Best is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James R Best, MD, MPH
599 Farrington Hwy,
Kapolei, HI 96707-2028

Ph: (808) 432-3600
Dr James R Best, MD, MPH
599 Farrington Hwy,
Kapolei, HI 96707-2028

Ph: (808) 432-3600

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