Dr. James A Guess

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James A Guess, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Carrollton, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baylor Medical Center At Frisco, Baylor Medical Center At Carrollton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound. Dr. James A Guess accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (972) 492-1334 to request Dr. James A Guess the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4780 N Josey Ln
Carrollton, TX 75010-4615

Phone 1: (972) 492-1334

Fax: (972) 492-5174
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James A Guess
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587657226
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James A Guess attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1487743209
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James A Guess

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James A Guess has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

4780 N Josey Ln
Carrollton, TX 75010-4615
Phone: (972) 492-1334
Fax: (972) 492-5174
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 1, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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