THOMAS MICHAEL BEST MD PHD
NPI 1669439782
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Miami, FL

Q: What is Thomas Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Best is 1669439782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Best was last updated on October 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.31/100

CMS Quality Rating

1400 NW 12TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 243-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Thomas Michael Best Md Phd NPPES

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

THOMAS MICHAEL BEST MD PHD (NPI 1669439782) is an individual sports medicine provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME129718) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669439782

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QS0010X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS MICHAEL BESTCredential: MD PHD

Location Address1400 NW 12TH AVEMiami, FL 33136-1003

Mailing Address1400 Nw 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1003 · (305) 243-3000

Phone(305) 243-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2024

NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2024

✔ NPI 1669439782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QS0010X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME129718

Definition

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License ME129718 (FL)

1400 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.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

Thomas Michael Best Md Phd 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 ID9032135223

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161029000418

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Best reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Miami

Same address

Clinical

1601 NW 12TH AVE, BOX 016960 M851
Miami, FL 33136

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1184675530 (305) 243-7688

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

153 services100 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

101 services79 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

59 services57 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

46 services46 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Doctors Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Coral Gables, FL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number100296

Location5000 University DrCoral Gables, FL 33146 · Miami-Dade County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33136 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

$96.13 typical visit price

range $60.92 – $187.05

Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$107.17 typical visit price

range $18.99 – $150.24

Typical copayment $26.79 (range $4.74 – $37.56)

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.

81.31/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

78.45

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

50.59

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