Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Best, M.D., MPH
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Glendale, AZ
- NPI 1508251174
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5555 W Thunderbird RD
Glendale, AZ 853064622
(602) 865-5555
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 5, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #55566
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508251174. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,462
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$149,405
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 490 | 202 | $103 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 462 | 184 | $72 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 164 | 158 | $112 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 117 | 94 | $116 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 104 | 65 | $148 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 79 | 74 | $176 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 31 | 27 | $77 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 15 | 15 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Glendale Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 170. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$497
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 2 | $337.02 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $144.44 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $15.30 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
395
Patients
374
Total drug cost
$11,873
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 41 | 41 | $899 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 40 | 35 | $228 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 34 | 29 | $189 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 32 | 31 | $402 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 31 | 29 | $194 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 30 | 30 | $169 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 29 | 27 | $477 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 29 | 26 | $104 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 26 | 26 | $205 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 25 | 23 | $101 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Best practices Hospitalist Physician in Glendale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Michael Best practice?
Dr. Michael Best practices at 5555 W Thunderbird RD, Glendale, AZ 853064622. Office phone: 6028655555.
What is Dr. Michael Best's NPI?
Dr. Michael Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508251174, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.