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DR. GAVIN TAYLOR BEST M.D.
NPI 1275983728
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since June 15, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(817) 903-2974 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2022, May 4, 2022, May 24, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Gavin Taylor Best M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GAVIN TAYLOR BEST M.D. (NPI 1275983728) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6798) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275983728
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GAVIN TAYLOR BESTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 BEN TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030
Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz # Bcm120Houston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 798-6814
Phone(817) 903-2974
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1275983728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S6798
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17200 Cambridge Street, 10th FloorHouston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 798-1750 ext. 2 · Fax (713) 798-4693

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gavin Taylor Best M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810393261
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210909002287
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gavin Best reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baylor College Of Medicine
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053352914 (713) 873-2000
Baylor College Of Medicine
0.8 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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.

HAL ZHANG MD
Internal Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
ROBIN DAVID DAEMMRICH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
THUYEN HONG NGUYEN MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
PEYMAN DINARVAND M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
MRS. MARITE DOMENECH-NEWHOUES RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
DR. AMY LASCELLES HEIBEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (281) 952-0384
DR. RACHEL MICHELLE ORTEGA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
NASHID SHINTHIA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gavin Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gavin Best is 1275983728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2016.

Where is Gavin Best located?

Gavin Best practices at 1504 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (817) 903-2974.

What is Gavin Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Gavin Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gavin Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gavin Best's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gavin Best reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gavin Best's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gavin Best accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Gavin Best as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gavin Best affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gavin Best is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gavin Best was last updated on May 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.