Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Best, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1942594486
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16950 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 921271607
(858) 521-2265
Mailing address
5780 Friars RD Unit B5
San Diego, CA 921101856

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 30, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #37842

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942594486. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
98
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,964
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 50 50 $95
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 48 48 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 177 peers in San Diego Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 378. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Best practices Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Best practice?
Dr. Christopher Best practices at 16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 921271607. Office phone: 8585212265.
What is Dr. Christopher Best's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942594486, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97161); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.