Active NPI 1700854734 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Irwin M Best , MD

Surgery • East Point, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Irwin Best, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in East Point, GA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1983, Dr. Best delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1170 CLEVELAND AVE.

Dr. Best is affiliated with Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1170 Cleveland Ave

East Point, GA 303443615

Telephone 4043053500

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Regency Hospital Company Of South Atlanta, Llc Facility NPI 1750383584

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in East Point, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 43.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in East Point, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Best (43 Years) 43 Yrs

East Point Specialty Average (43.0 Years) 43.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	18	18	$162.00	$17.63
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	15	$95.00	$13.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	24	23	$162.00	$18.02
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	20	20	$95.00	$14.29
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	15	11	$207.00	$64.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	11	$95.00	$13.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	23	22	$44.57	$13.96
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	22	21	$56.64	$18.81
49440 Insertion of stomach tube (accessed through the skin) using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	16	16	$1026.69	$205.33
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$1114.29	$263.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	25	25	$45.92	$14.73
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	21	21	$59.95	$19.03
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	16	15	$1772.56	$254.28
49440 Insertion of stomach tube (accessed through the skin) using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	13	13	$644.69	$205.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	151	136	$64.48	$19.09
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	145	132	$164.36	$12.56
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	138	129	$50.33	$14.68
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	96	90	$4184.90	$267.56
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	37	34	$974.73	$127.51
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	20	19	$6381.50	$349.70
49440 Insertion of stomach tube (accessed through the skin) using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	18	18	$3461.22	$215.51
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	17	$1238.00	$88.78
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	14	14	$2508.50	$67.00
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	12	11	$4189.67	$172.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	214	194	$154.28	$12.46
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	176	166	$67.60	$18.19
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	169	160	$48.28	$14.06
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	109	104	$3970.17	$256.51
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	42	41	$938.76	$118.96
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	26	26	$1249.50	$97.42
49452 Replacement of stomach-to-small bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	18	13	$3277.72	$139.17
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	17	17	$6176.53	$339.16
49440 Insertion of stomach tube (accessed through the skin) using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	13	13	$3306.62	$206.39
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	12	12	$2241.08	$66.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	165	156	$68.07	$18.27
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	142	138	$46.41	$13.84
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	107	105	$4147.22	$256.24
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	100	91	$151.00	$11.96
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	32	30	$908.59	$121.75
49440 Insertion of stomach tube (accessed through the skin) using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	23	23	$3342.17	$198.95
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	19	$1234.90	$119.39
49452 Replacement of stomach-to-small bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast	19	11	$3171.53	$138.90
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	17	17	$1493.88	$167.46
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	15	14	$2356.33	$66.54
50435 Replacement of kidney drainage catheter accessed through the skin with imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation	14	12	$1413.93	$86.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 043329

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 303033031

Phone: 4046161000