Active NPI 1982960043 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Jennifer Scott Best , PA

Physician Assistant • Morganton, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Jennifer Best, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Morganton, NC. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Jennifer Best delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2201 S STERLING ST.

Jennifer Best is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, hospital discharge day management. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2201 S Sterling St

Morganton, NC 286554044

Telephone 8285806753

Fax 8285806759

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sheridan Healthcare Services Of North Carolina Pa Facility NPI 1710960281

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Morganton, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +2.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.8 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

36 Specialists

Practicing in Morganton, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Best (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Morganton Specialty Average (12.8 Years) 12.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	192	82	$222.68	$64.19
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	82	36	$319.63	$96.61
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	43	42	$328.53	$92.66
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	37	37	$223.46	$65.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	22	$653.77	$140.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	182	92	$335.16	$83.80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	142	64	$237.80	$58.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	62	60	$687.79	$162.42
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	56	53	$349.86	$86.00
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	21	19	$626.00	$147.16
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	21	21	$232.52	$58.71
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$222.65	$59.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	68	42	$258.82	$60.08
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	57	34	$356.52	$86.34
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	30	29	$438.07	$88.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	27	$634.14	$167.37
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	20	20	$256.25	$60.15
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$241.87	$60.04
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$583.13	$151.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	182	103	$111.65	$61.00
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	108	76	$162.06	$87.23
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	59	56	$138.31	$61.40
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	37	$320.84	$170.54
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	37	37	$139.57	$61.06
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	23	23	$206.70	$90.18
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	23	23	$308.87	$156.50
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$213.00	$116.26
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	11	11	$212.00	$114.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	340	185	$105.00	$60.24
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	126	92	$150.00	$86.51
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	75	70	$182.00	$89.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	70	70	$297.00	$168.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	55	$213.00	$113.73
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	52	51	$133.00	$60.62
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	30	30	$134.00	$60.62
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	27	27	$298.00	$150.11
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	16	16	$212.00	$113.01
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$129.00	$83.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	212	113	$105.00	$59.90
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	94	63	$150.00	$85.83
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	64	61	$182.00	$88.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	33	33	$297.00	$166.87
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$133.00	$57.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$213.00	$107.86
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$134.00	$60.04
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	14	14	$212.00	$111.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	24	$105.00	$59.35
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	15	$150.00	$85.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$213.00	$112.30
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	16	15	$182.00	$88.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-01

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-03442

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc

2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 286554044

Phone: 8285806753

Secondary Practice Locations

472 Rankin Dr

Marion, NC 287526568

Phone: 8286521400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2022

Registered at 2201 S STERLING ST, MORGANTON, NC 286554044 (Tel: 8285806753)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2022

Registered at 2201 S STERLING ST, MORGANTON, NC 286554044 (Tel: 8285806753)

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NPI Profile Active April 23, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2015

Registered at 472 RANKIN DR, MARION, NC 287526568 (Tel: 8286521400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2015

Registered at 472 RANKIN DR, MARION, NC 287526568 (Tel: 8286521400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 23, 2015

Recorded as JENNIFER BEST, P.A.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 23, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #0010-03442 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982960043

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2012

Last Update: September 01, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2201 S Sterling St

Morganton, NC 286554044

Phone: 8285806753

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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