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Dr. Gavin Taylor Best, MD
NPI1275983728PAC ID7810393261
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 11
- Publications
- 4
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $329
- Medical groups
- 2
- Practice address
- 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
- Practice phone
- Call (713) 873-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Gavin Taylor Best is an anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas
Dr. Best practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX.
Dr. Best's NPI, 1275983728, was assigned on June 15, 2016. Dr. Best graduated from Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine in 2016. Dr. Best holds Texas license S6798.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1275983728NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7810393261
- NPI enumeration date
- June 15, 2016
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (713) 873-2000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 36
- Medical school graduation
- 2016
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas
Dr. Best's primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 in Harris County. The practice phone is (713) 873-2000.
- Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 · Harris CountyPhone(713) 873-2000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Best's primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX. The medical group on file is Baylor Medicine. Dmand AI also links Dr. Best to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Baylor Medicine2 group practices and clinicsNames with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 5 affiliations for Dr. BestSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Best practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Gavin Taylor Best is one of 4,073 anesthesiologists in Texas
Anesthesiology is Dr. Best's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207L00000X. Dr. Best is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Best is licensed in Texas.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anesthesiology, TexasPrimary
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4,073anesthesiologists in Texas805anesthesiologists in Houston40anesthesiologists at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best treated 11 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 65
CMS counts 11 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Best in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 0 patients. Their average risk score is 0.62, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Best's median patient age at 66, with 83% women.
Medicare patients, 202411
Average age65
Average risk score0.62
Dr. Best's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Best's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 66
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women83%
- Men17%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Gavin Taylor Best takes part in Medicare
Dr. Best accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best has 4 publications on record
Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Best, published from 2022 to 2024. The most frequent topics are Mice, Inbred C57BL. Dr. Best's most frequent co-authors are Stephanie Ibekwe, MD, Ian Elliott Brown, MD, PhD and Terence S. Dermody.
Papers4
Years published2022 to 2024
Topics Dr. Best writes about most
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
Dr. Best's most frequent co-authors
- Stephanie Ibekwe, MD2 shared papers
- Ian Elliott Brown, MD, PhD1 shared paper
- Terence S. Dermody1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Best
Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial Physiological PhenomenaCells, Cultured
Bronchoalveolar LavageDisease Models, AnimalFibrin
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best received $329 in industry payments from 2023 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Best from 3 drug and device companies from 2023 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation paid the most, $207.
General payments to Dr. Best by program year, 2023 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Best the most, 2023 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best graduated from Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Dr. Best graduated from Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine in 2016.
- Medical school
- Board certified in anesthesiology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Best is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- HCSC
- Alliant Health Plans
- Elevance
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Baylor Scott and White
- +7 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Best accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO9
- PPO8
- POS5
- Medicare4
- EPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's NPI number?
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's NPI number is 1275983728. It was assigned on June 15, 2016, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best?
Dr. Gavin Taylor Best is an anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anesthesiology Physician (taxonomy code 207L00000X).
Where does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best practice?
Dr. Best practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Dr. Best's primary practice is Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Harris County, TX. Dmand AI also links Dr. Best to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Best is (713) 873-2000.
What is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best's medical license number?
Dr. Best holds Texas license S6798.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best affiliated with?
Dr. Best practices at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas.
What medical group is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best part of?
Dr. Best is linked to Baylor Medicine. Dmand AI links Dr. Best to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS lists Dr. Best as accepting Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best see?
CMS counts 11 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Best in 2024, with an average age of 65.
Is Dr. Gavin Taylor Best board certified?
Yes. Dr. Best is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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Where did Dr. Gavin Taylor Best go to medical school?
Dr. Best graduated from Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine in 2016.
Has Dr. Gavin Taylor Best received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $329 in general payments to Dr. Best from 3 companies from 2023 to 2025. The largest total came from Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
How long has Dr. Gavin Taylor Best been practicing?
Dr. Best graduated from medical school in 2016, 10 years ago.
Does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best do research?
Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Best, published from 2022 to 2024.
Who does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best publish with?
Dr. Best's most frequent co-authors are Stephanie Ibekwe, MD (2 shared papers), Ian Elliott Brown, MD, PhD (1 shared paper) and Terence S. Dermody (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Gavin Taylor Best accept?
Dr. Best is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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