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BRENDA GAINES CRNA
NPI 1477579688
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lufkin, TX

Active since July 14, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 639-3036(936) 639-3064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Brenda Gaines Crna NPPES

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

BRENDA GAINES CRNA (NPI 1477579688) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (072151) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477579688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRENDA GAINESCredential: CRNA
Location Address505 S JOHN REDDITT DRLufkin, TX 75904-3120
Mailing AddressPo Box 151736Lufkin, TX 75915-1736
Fax(936) 639-3064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2026
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1477579688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 072151
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.
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR, Lufkin, TX 75904

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid168625501TX
Other84275UTX · Bcbs
Other84279UTX · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brenda Gaines Crna 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 ID6507827888
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041020000633

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Brenda Gaines reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
4948 NE STALLINGS DR
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
15 services15 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.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Anesthesiology
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Emergency Medicine
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Dietitian, Registered
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Social Worker
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Licensed Vocational Nurse
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904
Anesthesiology
505 S JOHN REDDITT DR
LUFKIN, TX 75904

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 Brenda Gaines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Gaines is 1477579688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Brenda Gaines located?

Brenda Gaines practices at 505 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 639-3036.

What is Brenda Gaines's specialty?

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

Is Brenda Gaines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Gaines 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brenda Gaines's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brenda Gaines reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Deep East Texas Anesthesia (Nacogdoches, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brenda Gaines's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brenda Gaines accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Brenda Gaines 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 Brenda Gaines was last updated on September 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 46 days 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.