Joshua Best, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Zachary, LA

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Joshua Best, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Zachary, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish and his current practice location is 6550 Main St, Suite 2000, Zachary, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 658-1305.

Joshua Best is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 202649) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831300854.

Contact Information

Joshua Best, MD
6550 Main St, Suite 2000,
Zachary, LA 70791-4092
(225) 658-1305
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua Best
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience18 Years
Location6550 Main St, Zachary, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joshua Best attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831300854
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517281496
  • Enrollment ID: I20150126000026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua Best such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831300854NPI-NPPES
1078948MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 202649 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lane Regional Medical CenterZachary, LAHospital
Womans HospitalBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital Service District 1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish094119190229

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joshua Best allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHospital Service District #1 Of East Baton Rouge Parish
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962437681
PECOS PAC ID: 0941191902
Enrollment ID: O20040322000429
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joshua Best is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joshua Best, MD
6550 Main St, Suite 2000,
Zachary, LA 70791-4092

Ph: (225) 658-1305		Joshua Best, MD
6550 Main St, Suite 2000,
Zachary, LA 70791-4092

Ph: (225) 658-1305

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