Timothy Best, MD
NPI 1245212455 · Neurology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Best, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1245212455).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245212455
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07327R (LA)
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
20 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
1,712 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 | 819 | $118 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 381 | $86 |
| Nerve Conduction, 9-10 Studies95911 | 149 | $192 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 107 | $156 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 89 | $162 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 531 | 132 |
| Gabapentin | 437 | 114 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 197 | 60 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 196 | 47 |
| Levetiracetam | 187 | 51 |
| Primidone | 174 | 43 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 143 | 30 |
| Topiramate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2008-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Best's NPI number?
- Timothy Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245212455, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Best's specialty?
- Timothy Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Best located?
- Timothy Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5728.
- What is Timothy Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Best is (337) 433-0762.
- Does Timothy Best accept Medicare?
- Timothy Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Best's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Best's NPI (1245212455) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.