DR. MEHER BEST M.D.
NPI 1144249582
Emergency Medicine in Santa Fe, NM

Q: What is Meher Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meher Best is 1144249582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Q: What is Meher Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meher Best was last updated on November 29, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled

97.37/100

CMS Quality Rating

455 SAINT MICHAELS DR, SANTA FE, NM 87505(505) 983-3361 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Meher Best M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MEHER BEST M.D. (NPI 1144249582) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2006-0437) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144249582

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MEHER BESTCredential: M.D.

Location Address455 SAINT MICHAELS DRSanta Fe, NM 87505-7601

Mailing AddressPo Box 2505Salem, OR 97308-2505 · (888) 828-3197

Phone(505) 983-3361

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2007

✔ NPI 1144249582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · 2006-0437

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

455 SAINT MICHAELS DR, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid79007775NM

Medicare UPINI59250

Medicare PINP00421875

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Meher Best M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

269 services268 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

118 services117 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

110 services109 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

55 services55 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.79 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.37/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

91.25

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers24 claims24 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers36 claims36 services$96.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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