Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Anna Best, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Lake Charles, LA

  • NPI 1588985956
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1701 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 706018911
(337) 494-3195
fax (337) 470-4051
Mailing address
Po Box 731280
Dallas, TX 753731280

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #MD.301250 · Texas #BP10037258
Medicaid
LA #2421778

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588985956. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
928
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$36,084
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 477 225 $37
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 124 23 $28
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 96 62 $81
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 74 56 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 56 55 $11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 49 37 $12
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site 17 15 $62
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 12 12 $4
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 12 11 $62
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 11 11 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Anna Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Anna Best practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Anna Best practice?
Dr. Anna Best practices at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 706018911. Office phone: 3374943195.
What is Dr. Anna Best's NPI?
Dr. Anna Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588985956, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Anna Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Anna Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Anna Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.