GWLADYS DOROTHEE EMAZE BEST
NPI 1295007136
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bethesda, MD

Active since February 08, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
69.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 896-3100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2021, Oct 2, 2020, Jun 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Gwladys Dorothee Emaze Best NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GWLADYS DOROTHEE EMAZE BEST (NPI 1295007136) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Arizona (247479) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. She maintains 3 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295007136
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGWLADYS DOROTHEE EMAZE BEST
Location Address8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RDBethesda, MD 20814-1422
Mailing Address645 E Missouri Ave, Ste 300Phoenix, AZ 85012-1351 · (602) 262-8917 · Fax (602) 262-8890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2021
NPI 1295007136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in AZ · 247479
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN216234 (AZ)
Also ListedHome Health AideTaxonomy 374U00000X
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 17503 Surratts RdClinton, MD 20735-3358 · Phone (301) 868-8000
Location 27600 Georgia Ave NW, SUITE 323Washington, DC 20012-1616 · Phone (202) 723-3060 ext. 213 · Fax (202) 723-3065
Location 39201 W Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85037-3332 · Phone (623) 327-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gwladys Dorothee Emaze Best is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638583859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210129002390

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
63 services60 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
59 services58 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
33 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

69.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Improvement Activities0
Cost69.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Plastic Surgery
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
General Acute Care Hospital
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gwladys Emaze Best's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gwladys Emaze Best is 1295007136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2012.

Where is Gwladys Emaze Best located?

Gwladys Emaze Best practices at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 896-3100.

What is Gwladys Emaze Best's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Gwladys Emaze Best enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gwladys Emaze Best is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gwladys Emaze Best accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Gwladys Emaze Best as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gwladys Emaze Best was last updated on January 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.