Quick answers
- Does Nicole F. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole F. 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 Nicole F. Best see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 292 Original Medicare patients and 656 services for Nicole F. Best. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole F. Best's NPI number?
- 1457880668. 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 Nicole F. 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 | 292 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 656 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)476 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)75 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)31 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)28 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)14 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Depression56%
- Arthritis49%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia43%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Nicole F. Best works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole F. Best at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adventist Health Columbia GorgeThe Dalles, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380001
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole F. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 510 N Pkwy AveBattle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687‑5141
- 650 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 648‑8588
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole F. Best as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CRM Physicians LLC62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Battle Ground
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Battle Ground, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CRM Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457880668 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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