Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mr. Timothy R Best, MD

Individual provider Neurology Physician · NPI 1245212455

Mr. Timothy R Best, MD is a Neurology in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987, 39 years ago. Practices with Fayez K. Shamieh, MD a Medical Corporation, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
39
Trained at
Tulane University School of Medicine
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

707 Dr Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5728
Phone: (337) 433-0762
Fax: (337) 433-4868
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Neurology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2084N0400X · Licence 07327R (LA)

Record details

NPI number1245212455
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 15, 2005
Last updated in NPPESDecember 18, 2008

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEUROLOGY
Medical schoolTULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1987 (39 years in practice)
Group practice Fayez K. Shamieh, M.D. A Medical Corporation — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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