Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Best
Kenneth Whitten Best, O.D. practices optometry in Charlotte, NC. Kenneth is a 1982 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Kenneth is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 845 Medicare patients across 889 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (704) 547-1551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8316 MEDICAL PLAZA DR SUITE E
Charlotte, NC 28262
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
889 services · 845 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
36 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
390 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
166 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
66 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
53 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Charlotte 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Best's specialty?
Dr. Best is an optometry in Charlotte, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Best?
Dr. Best is listed at 8316 MEDICAL PLAZA DR SUITE E, Charlotte, NC 28262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Best?
The number on file is (704) 547-1551. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Best's NPI number?
Dr. Best's National Provider Identifier is 1336100742. 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
What is Dr. Best's medical education?
Dr. Best attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Best been practicing?
Dr. Best has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Best known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Best performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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