Michael J Best, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Michigan City, IN

Michael J Best, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Michigan City, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 8865 W 400 N Ste 165, Michigan City, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 877-3333.

Michael J Best is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01044429) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083621510.

Contact Information

Michael J Best, MD
8865 W 400 N Ste 165,
Michigan City, IN 46360-9010
(219) 877-3333
(219) 878-9644



Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael J Best
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location8865 W 400 N Ste 165, Michigan City, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael J Best graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083621510
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052487337
  • Enrollment ID: I20080910000639

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Best such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083621510NPI-NPPES
200093060MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01044429 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Home CareHammond, INHome health agency
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
La Porte HospitalLa porte, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682989

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameIndiana University Health La Porte Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760593776
PECOS PAC ID: 0345147963
Enrollment ID: O20031212000670

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Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael J Best is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael J Best, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
Michael J Best, MD
8865 W 400 N Ste 165,
Michigan City, IN 46360-9010

Ph: (219) 877-3333

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Phone: 219-874-7256    Fax: 219-879-9839
Dr. Ralph M Caruso, DO
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Franklin Firestone, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3777 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-879-6021    Fax: 219-879-6365
Sandra L Deausy, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8865 W 400 N Ste 165, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-877-3333    Fax: 219-878-9644
Dr. Jaroslaw Kuna, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4111 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-873-2919    Fax: 219-873-2909
Robert Lemay, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1225 E Coolspring Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-878-5029    Fax: 219-878-8493

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