Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Gary Lee Best, OD

Individual provider Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · NPI 1770650228

Dr. Gary Lee Best, OD is an Optometry in Salem, Virginia. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 1977, 49 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Virginia.

Years since qualifying
49
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
VA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

904 Apperson Dr
Salem, VA 24153-7135
Phone: (540) 389-0731
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 0618001096 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1770650228
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 29, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 13, 2017

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1977 (49 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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