2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1366448326 M.D.
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GEORGE BEST, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
18
Medicare Part D claims · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE BEST, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 18 claims .

What stands out: GEORGE BEST, M.D. filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PHOENIX, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE BEST, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE BEST, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1366448326

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Arizona

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anesthesiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anesthesiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GEORGE BEST, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1366448326. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GEORGE BEST, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4441 E MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85008, with a listed phone of (602) 273-6770. NPI 1366448326 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEST most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4441 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85008

Provider Details

NPI 1366448326
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

18
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
44
Total Day Supply
1,310
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Selegiline Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How GEORGE BEST, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s 18 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BEST.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s specialty?
GEORGE BEST, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GEORGE BEST, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE BEST, M.D. wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE BEST, M.D. located?
GEORGE BEST, M.D. is located at 4441 E MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85008. Phone: (602) 273-6770.
What is GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s NPI number?
GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366448326, issued on 06/23/2005.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE BEST, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Selegiline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE BEST, M.D. accept Medicare?
GEORGE BEST, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s credentials?
GEORGE BEST, M.D.'s NPI is 1366448326 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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