Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher A. Best work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher A. Best at 1 hospital: Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher A. Best see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Macon, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher A. Best's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher A. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher A. Best accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Christopher A. Best?
- (660) 385-8700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher A. Best's NPI number?
- 1225021140. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher A. Best works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher A. Best at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Macon County Samaritan Memorial HospitalMacon, MO · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 261313
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher A. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1205 N Missouri StMacon, MO 63552 (660) 385‑8700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher A. Best as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Macon County Samaritan Hospital38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Macon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Macon, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225021140 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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