Dr. Lacartia V Best
Dermatology in Greenbelt, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lacartia V Best Sr., CSW,MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Greenbelt, Maryland. She attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Lacartia V Best also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Best Dermatology, Llc. Dr. Lacartia V Best accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Lacartia V Best at 7525 Greenway Ctr Dr to request Dr. Lacartia V Best the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Lacartia V Best Sr. |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2668533548 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Dermatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
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Clinical social work is a healthcare profession based on theories and methods of prevention and treatment in providing behavioral healthcare (mental health and substance use disorder) services, with special focus on bio-psychosocial problems and disorders.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Lacartia V Best attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346374766
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 9, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Lacartia V Best
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lacartia V Best has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
click for detail Dermatology A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
| D0055917 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Washington, District of Columbia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Best Dermatology, Llc | 1 |
Practice Locations
7525 Greenway Ctr Dr
Greenbelt, MD 20770-3525
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, April 16, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, May 9, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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