Quick answers
- Does Maria J. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Maria J. Best may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Maria J. Best see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 425 services for Maria J. Best. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria J. Best's NPI number?
- 1124102769. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Maria J. Best, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 48 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 425 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)259 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)156 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure54%
- Arthritis40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria J. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1832 Scott Rd, Suite B1Freeland, WA 98249 (360) 331‑3646
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124102769 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians