Dr. Mitchell A. Best, MD
Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology Physician)
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Pierce County includes primary care (20% of residents) and dental (11% of residents) and mental health (11% of residents) shortage areas. About shortage areas
At a glance
- In the NPI registry since
- 2022
Licensed in Washington since 2026, according to the Washington State Department of Health. We show license dates only for the states that publish them in bulk; see which states do. For other states, check the state medical board.
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Education and training
- 2022Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Medicare’s Care Compare data doesn’t list this clinician’s medical school. Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Anesthesiology Physician primary
WA license MD.MD.70087445 (first issued 2026; active) · OH license 35.153644
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Other prescribers in Tacoma, WA | 32 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 2 companies reported 2 payments worth $50.94 in total to this clinician.
| Atricure, Inc. | $29.35 |
|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $21.59 |
| Food and Beverage | $50.94 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.