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Mr. Timothy R Best, MD

Neurology Physician in Lake Charles, LA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Mr. Timothy R Best

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 707 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

Phone (337) 433-0762

Fax (337) 433-4868

Enumeration date Nov 15, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Dec 18, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

2084N0400X Neurology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 07327R (LA) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1554375	Medicaid	LA	-

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What specialty is Timothy Best?

Timothy Best is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Neurology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-12-18.