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Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best, O.D.

Optometrist in Roanoke, VA · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1598947319

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Karen Elizabeth Best
Credential O.D.
Sex Female
Practice address Roanoke, VA, 24012
Phone (540) 362-1030
Fax (540) 362-5574
Enumeration date Dec 4, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jun 19, 2014

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 0618000577 (VA) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
009235787 Medicaid VA -
248702 Other VA ANTHEM
283768 Other VA ANTHEM
283775 Other VA ANTHEM

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Is NPI 1598947319 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1598947319 is active (record last updated 2014-06-19).
How do I verify Karen Best's NPI record?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-06-19.