Quick answers
- Does Joshua K. Best accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua K. Best accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Joshua K. Best's NPI number?
- 1831300854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joshua K. Best works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua K. Best at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lane Regional Medical CenterZachary, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190020
- Womans HospitalBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190128
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua K. Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6300 Main StZachary, LA 70791 (225) 570‑2618
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua K. Best as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Service District 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Service District 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831300854 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians