Physician Profile
Darlene E. Gou, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gou
Based in Plano, TX, Darlene E. Gou, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Darlene graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 2015. According to Medicare claims data, Darlene cared for 994 Medicare patients across 1,643 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (214) 919-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8080 INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 150
Plano, TX 75025
5655 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 105
Plano, TX 75024
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Melanoma
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,643 services · 994 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
267 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
236 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
218 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
136 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
94 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
40 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
24 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
255 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Plano 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Darlene E. Gou specialize in?
Darlene E. Gou is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Plano, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Darlene E. Gou located?
Darlene E. Gou is listed at 8080 Independence Pkwy Ste 150, Plano, TX 75025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Darlene E. Gou's phone number?
The number on file is (214) 919-3500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Darlene E. Gou's NPI number?
Darlene E. Gou's National Provider Identifier is 1245627082. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Darlene E. Gou train?
Darlene E. Gou attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Darlene E. Gou been practicing?
Darlene E. Gou has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Darlene E. Gou do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Darlene E. Gou performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Darlene E. Gou confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Darlene E. Gou. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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