Thomas Best, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Thomas Best is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas Best, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 26+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8114 E Cactus Rd Suite 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-5260
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.22/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,851
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $585k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
26 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Thomas Best
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Best for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Scottsdale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Thomas Best
NPI records show Dr. Best as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 427-3550.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas Best
Practice Location
8114 E Cactus Rd Suite 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-5260
Mailing Address
8114 E Cactus Rd Suite 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-5260
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