Physician Profile
Michael S. Guss, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Guss
Michael S. Guss, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Newton, MA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Michael trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. Michael is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 2,634 services to 1,686 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 965-4263
- Email not available
Practice Locations
159 WELLS AVE STE 500
Newton, MA 02459
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,634 services · 1,686 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
138 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
118 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
62 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
44 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
26 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
17 |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
17 |
| Lengthening or shortening of tendon of forearm and/or wrist | Procedure | 25280 |
14 |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
13 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
13 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Newton 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael S. Guss's specialty?
Michael S. Guss is an orthopaedic surgeon in Newton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael S. Guss?
Michael S. Guss is listed at 159 Wells Ave Ste 500, Newton, MA 02459. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael S. Guss?
The number on file is (617) 965-4263. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael S. Guss?
Michael S. Guss's National Provider Identifier is 1063773711. 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
What is Michael S. Guss's education?
Michael S. Guss attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael S. Guss have?
Michael S. Guss has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael S. Guss known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael S. Guss performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of hand, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael S. Guss's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael S. Guss. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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