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- 159 Wells Ave Ste 500, Newton, MA 02459
About 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1063773711.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (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
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,634 services · 1,686 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
138 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
118 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
62 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
44 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Lengthening or shortening of tendon of forearm and/or wrist | Procedure | 25280 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
13 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 — 23 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 7
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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