Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Best, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Roanoke, VA

  • NPI 1598947319
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1507 Hershberger RD Nw, Unit C
Roanoke, VA 240127319
(540) 362-1030
fax (540) 362-5574

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2014
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0618000577
Medicaid
VA #009235787

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598947319. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
151
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$20,182
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 89 89 $125
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 62 62 $147

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$576
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 5 $256.37
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $115.96
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $114.77
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 1 $88.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$576

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Best practices Optometrist in Roanoke, VA.
Where does Dr. Karen Best practice?
Dr. Karen Best practices at 1507 Hershberger RD Nw, Roanoke, VA 240127319. Office phone: 5403621030.
What is Dr. Karen Best's NPI?
Dr. Karen Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598947319, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.