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Dr. Thomas A. Guess , MD

Anesthesiology • Opelika, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Guess, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Opelika, AL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Guess delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY.

Dr. Guess is affiliated with Anesthesia Associates Of East Alabama Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 Pepperell Parkway

Opelika, AL 368015452

Telephone 3347493411
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 East Alabama Medical Center Facility NPI 1891857637

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Opelika, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -16.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Opelika, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Guess (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Opelika Specialty Average (27.4 Years) 27.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
56 51 $332.06 $58.70
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
46 46 $303.82 $53.56
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
32 32 $333.09 $57.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
26 26 $350.00 $27.85
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
26 26 $745.88 $131.43
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
25 25 $382.80 $62.36
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
19 18 $292.08 $51.25
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
15 15 $469.33 $82.65
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
14 14 $390.50 $68.80
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope
13 12 $491.19 $83.13
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt
13 12 $596.54 $105.13
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
13 13 $330.00 $38.21
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
12 12 $299.29 $52.93
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum
11 11 $369.50 $65.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AL MD35330

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Associates Of East Alabama Llc

2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 368015452

Phone: 3347493411

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

21 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Taylor Wachs , DO

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1013470566

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1013623230

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1083320683

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Hannah Lee

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093576266
Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole , MD

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1134617400

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Elizabeth Kisor

Physical Therapist

NPI 1134778558

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location August 05, 2019

Registered at 2000 PEPPERELL PARKWAY, OPELIKA, AL 368015452 (Tel: 3347493411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 05, 2019

Registered at P.O. BOX 235019, MONTGOMERY, AL 361235019 (Tel: 3342791450)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 05, 2019

Recorded as THOMAS GUESS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 05, 2019

Anesthesiology (License #MD35330 in AL)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2016

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352496810 (Tel: 2059750208)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2016

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352496810 (Tel: 2059750208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS GUESS, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 26, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285013094
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 26, 2015
Last Update: August 05, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 235019

Montgomery, AL 361235019

Phone: 3342791450

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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