Quick answers
- Does Carissa R. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carissa R. Best accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carissa R. Best see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Carissa R. Best. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carissa R. Best's NPI number?
- 1225627912. 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 Carissa R. 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 196 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 51 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)27 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 cholesterol61%
- High blood pressure51%
- Anxiety42%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carissa R. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 227 E 41st St, Fl 8New York, NY 10017 (212) 273‑6521
- 645 10th AveNew York, NY 10036 (212) 265‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carissa R. Best as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Healthcare Inc58 clinicians in the group
- Ryan-Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premier Healthcare Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225627912 |
| 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