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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Gwladys D. Emaze Best, CNA

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Gwladys D. Emaze Best, CNA is a nurse anesthetist at 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Phone: (602) 839-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gwladys D. Emaze Best had 196 Original Medicare patients and 246 services. NPI 1295007136. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nurse anesthetist (Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA))
  • Address: 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (602) 839‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
  • Group practice: Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians LLC (+3 more)
  • School: graduated 2020
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gwladys D. Emaze Best, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gwladys D. Emaze Best accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gwladys D. Emaze Best accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Gwladys D. Emaze Best see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 246 services for Gwladys D. Emaze Best. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gwladys D. Emaze Best's NPI number?
1295007136. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Gwladys D. Emaze Best, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients196
Services billed to Medicare246
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)63 services
  2. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)59 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)33 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Gwladys D. Emaze Best works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gwladys D. Emaze Best at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gwladys D. Emaze Best is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gwladys D. Emaze Best as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians LLC339 clinicians in the group
  • Greater Anesthesia Solutions206 clinicians in the group
  • Grand Canyon Anesthesia LLC50 clinicians in the group
  • Premier Anesthesia of Arizona PC31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Banner - University Hospital Based Physicians LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year2020
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295007136
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians