Michael Best, MD
NPI 1083621510 · Family Medicine Physician · Michigan City, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Best, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Michigan City, IN (NPI 1083621510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083621510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01044429 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,284 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 593 | $118 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 185 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 175 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $82 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 77 | $30 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 48 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 163 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 398 | 118 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 385 | 97 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 380 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 359 | 97 |
| Omeprazole | 308 | 83 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 283 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2023-03-21
- Certified
- 2023-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Best's NPI number?
- Michael Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083621510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Best's specialty?
- Michael Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Best located?
- Michael Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 8865 W 400 N Ste 165, Michigan City, IN 46360-9010.
- What is Michael Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Best is (219) 877-3333.
- Does Michael Best accept Medicare?
- Michael Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Best's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Best's NPI (1083621510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.