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Douglas L Best, MD

Q: What is the NPI number for Douglas Best?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Douglas Best is 1659321438, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Kansas City, MO · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1659321438

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Douglas L Best

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64111

Phone (816) 932-2549

Fax (816) 932-3939

Enumeration date May 11, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Mar 27, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2004012743 (MO) Primary

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 04-30803 (KS) Secondary

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD219727 (OR) Secondary

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License Q1091 (TX) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
34061018	Other	-	BCBS PROVIDER NUMBER
208743112	Medicaid	MO	-
30004132610001	Medicaid	KY	-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Douglas Best?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Douglas Best is 1659321438, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Douglas Best practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Kansas City, MO. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-03-27.