Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kate Best, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Berlin, VT

  • NPI 1891190203
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
130 Fisher RD Ste 3
Berlin, VT 056029516
(802) 225-5400
Additional location
21 Belmont Ave, Suite 2
Brattleboro, VT 053017110
(802) 251-8787
Mailing address
Po Box 547, Attn: Finance Department
Barre, VT 056410547

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Vermont #101.0107743

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891190203. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
584
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$48,913
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 206 133 $80
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 151 151 $107
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 109 87 $54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 58 48 $117
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 21 20 $58
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 20 18 $115
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 19 19 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Berlin Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,006
Patients
547
Total drug cost
$124,538
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 360 98 $7,490
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 233 55 $4,700
Losartan Potassium Generic 213 55 $4,191
Lisinopril Generic 167 44 $1,538
Omeprazole Generic 153 44 $3,096
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 144 39 $1,547
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 107 29 $2,908
Simvastatin Generic 94 28 $1,309
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 82 22 $1,642
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 82 24 $321

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kate Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Kate Best practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Berlin, VT.
Where does Dr. Kate Best practice?
Dr. Kate Best practices at 130 Fisher RD Ste 3, Berlin, VT 056029516. Office phone: 8022255400.
What is Dr. Kate Best's NPI?
Dr. Kate Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891190203, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kate Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kate Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kate Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.