Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BEST
Based in Baltimore, MD, Simon Roderick Alfred Best, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Simon graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 2006. Simon is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Simon provided 1,462 services to 1,002 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (410) 955-1654
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 N CAROLINE ST # 6210
Baltimore, MD 21287
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,462 services · 1,002 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
291 |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
230 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into vagus nerve | Procedure | 64408 |
49 |
| Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope | Procedure | 31615 |
35 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through nose | Procedure | 43197 |
27 |
| Dilation of esophagus with a guide wire | Procedure | 43453 |
26 |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
23 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
21 |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
19 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
19 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Baltimore 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Best?
Dr. Best is an otolaryngology in Baltimore, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Best's address?
Dr. Best is listed at 601 N CAROLINE ST # 6210, Baltimore, MD 21287. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Best?
The number on file is (410) 955-1654. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Best?
Dr. Best's National Provider Identifier is 1578602603. 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
Where did Dr. Best train?
Dr. Best attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Best have?
Dr. Best has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Best perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Best performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into vagus nerve and exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Best's profile verified?
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.
Guide.md
Is this your profile?
Verify your identity to control how patients — and AI assistants — describe you.
Claim this profileProvider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.