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Kenneth Whitten Best, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1336100742

Kenneth Whitten Best, OD is an Optometry in Charlotte, North Carolina. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices with University Eye Associates OD, PA, a 12-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
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

8316 Medical Plaza Dr Ste E
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 547-1551
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1079 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1336100742
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 28, 2006
Last updated in NPPESNovember 20, 2014

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Group practice University Eye Associates Od, Pa — 12 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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