Simon Best, M.D.
NPI 1578602603 · Otolaryngology Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simon Best, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1578602603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578602603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D74321 (MD)
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
1,259 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam to Assess Movement of Vocal Cord Flaps Using an Endoscope31579 | 291 | $203 |
| Exam to Assess Movement of Vocal Cord Flaps Using an Endoscope31579 | 230 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 88 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 37 | — |
| Omeprazole | 34 | 14 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 29 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 28 | 11 |
| Famotidine | 25 | 13 |
| Nystatin | 22 | — |
| Fluconazole | 19 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 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
- 2007-02-05
- Last updated
- 2021-07-26
- Certified
- 2021-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simon Best's NPI number?
- Simon Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578602603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simon Best's specialty?
- Simon Best is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simon Best located?
- Simon Best's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 N Caroline St # 6210, Baltimore, MD 21287-0006.
- What is Simon Best's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simon Best is (410) 955-1654.
- Does Simon Best accept Medicare?
- Simon Best is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simon Best's NPI active?
- Yes — Simon Best's NPI (1578602603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.