Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cameron Best, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Surgery Physician · Monroe, LA

  • NPI 1912160748
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 Louisville Ave
Monroe, LA 712016025
(318) 323-8451
fax (318) 361-2613
Additional location
9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
Milwaukee, WI 532263522
(414) 805-7400
fax (414) 805-7499

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 4, 2021
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Louisiana #326146 · Wisconsin #60811-20 · Colorado #2901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912160748. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,041
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$170,864
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 619 125 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 412 118 $16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 329 224 $84
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 256 52 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 219 170 $118
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 176 56 $17
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 158 39 $17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 144 119 $64
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 124 30 $19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 103 103 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$249
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1 $103.72
Stryker Corporation 2 $61.07
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $49.27
ABBVIE INC. 1 $21.04
Endo USA, Inc. 1 $14.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$249

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
220
Patients
166
Total drug cost
$1,670
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 167 126 $1,414
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 29 $112
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 11 $145

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cameron Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Cameron Best practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Monroe, LA.
Where does Dr. Cameron Best practice?
Dr. Cameron Best practices at 1501 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 712016025. Office phone: 3183238451.
What is Dr. Cameron Best's NPI?
Dr. Cameron Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912160748, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cameron Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cameron Best accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cameron Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.