Physician Profile
Cameron M Best, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Best
Cameron M Best, M.D. practices hand surgery in Monroe, LA. Cameron is a 2008 graduate of University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Cameron is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Cameron cared for 1,439 Medicare patients across 3,204 services.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (318) 323-8451
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1501 LOUISVILLE AVE
Monroe, LA 71201
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,204 services · 1,439 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
114 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
36 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
34 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
33 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
29 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
22 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
19 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
500 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
219 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
174 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other hand surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Best's specialty?
Dr. Best is a hand surgeon in Monroe, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “HAND SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Best?
Dr. Best is listed at 1501 LOUISVILLE AVE, Monroe, LA 71201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Best?
The number on file is (318) 323-8451. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Best's NPI number?
Dr. Best's National Provider Identifier is 1912160748. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Best's medical education?
Dr. Best attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Best been practicing?
Dr. Best has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Best known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Best performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, release and/or relocation of hand nerve and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Best confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Best. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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