Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Best, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Bolivar, MO

  • NPI 1154373462
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 N Oakland Ave
Bolivar, MO 656133011
(417) 328-6040
fax (417) 777-6204

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2016
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #MDR6E73
Medicaid
MO #202118691

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154373462. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,031
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,814
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 222 201 $34
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 205 197 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 202 151 $93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 135 116 $63
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 106 103 $65
93288 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system 92 64 $20
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional 21 21 $18
93289 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system 20 15 $35
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 16 16 $29
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 12 12 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$256
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $62.65
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 4 $60.90
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $59.05
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $36.61
Amgen Inc. 2 $36.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$256

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,999
Patients
1,455
Total drug cost
$625,143
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 713 173 $10,558
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 710 126 $564,191
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 700 174 $9,075
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 587 130 $3,371
Lisinopril Generic 473 126 $3,875
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 432 112 $5,767
Spironolactone Generic 362 86 $3,263
Furosemide Generic 309 81 $1,279
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 300 70 $1,773
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 285 78 $4,214

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Best's medical specialty?
Dr. John Best practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Bolivar, MO.
Where does Dr. John Best practice?
Dr. John Best practices at 1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO 656133011. Office phone: 4173286040.
What is Dr. John Best's NPI?
Dr. John Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154373462, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.