Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Debra Best, M.D.
Pediatrics Physician in Durham, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1902980618
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Debra Best
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 2100 Erwin Rd, Duke Univ Med Center, Durham, NC, 27710
Phone (919) 620-4467
Enumeration date Oct 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Oct 16, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
208000000X Pediatrics Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2004-00189 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89136YM | Medicaid | NC | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Debra Best?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Debra Best is 1902980618, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Debra Best practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Durham, NC. 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 2007-10-16.