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- 904 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153
About Dr. Best
Gary L. Best, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Salem, VA specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Gary trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1977. According to Medicare claims data, Gary cared for 171 Medicare patients across 180 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1770650228.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (540) 389-0731
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
904 APPERSON DR
Salem, VA 24153
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
180 services · 171 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
67 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
57 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
39 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Gary L. Best?
Gary L. Best is an optometrist in Salem, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Optometrist — Corneal & Contact Lens”.
NPI registry
What is Gary L. Best's address?
Gary L. Best is listed at 904 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA 24153. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Gary L. Best?
The number on file is (540) 389-0731. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Gary L. Best's NPI number?
Gary L. Best's National Provider Identifier is 1770650228. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Gary L. Best train?
Gary L. Best attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Gary L. Best been practicing?
Gary L. Best has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Gary L. Best perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Gary L. Best provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Gary L. Best confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gary L. Best. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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