Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Meher Best, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician · Santa Fe, NM
- NPI 1144249582
- MIPS 97.4 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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455 Saint Michaels Dr
Santa Fe, NM 875057601
(505) 983-3361 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2505
Salem, OR 973082505
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 29, 2007
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #2006-0437
- Medicaid
- NM #79007775
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144249582. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
695
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$89,514
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 285 | 281 | $174 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 155 | 153 | $120 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 147 | 146 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 89 | 89 | $210 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 19 | 19 | $71 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Santa Fe Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $20.49 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
64
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$391
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 28 | 28 | $192 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 13 | $33 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $136 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Meher Best's medical specialty?
Dr. Meher Best practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Dr. Meher Best practice?
Dr. Meher Best practices at 455 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 875057601. Office phone: 5059833361.
What is Dr. Meher Best's NPI?
Dr. Meher Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144249582, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Meher Best commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.