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Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1598947319

Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best, OD is an Optometry in Roanoke, Virginia. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1994, 32 years ago. Practices with National Optometric Center PLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Virginia.

Years since qualifying
32
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
VA
In the registry since
2007
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

1507 Hershberger Rd NW Unit C
Roanoke, VA 24012-7319
Phone: (540) 362-1030
Fax: (540) 362-5574
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 0618000577 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1598947319
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedDecember 4, 2007
Last updated in NPPESJune 19, 2014

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1994 (32 years in practice)
Group practice National Optometric Center Plc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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