Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Guss, D.O.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Ocean, NJ

  • NPI 1831162403
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3200 Sunset Ave, Suite 208
Ocean, NJ 077124556
(732) 775-9000
fax (732) 775-6660

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 1, 2008
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #MB05737200
Medicaid
NJ #6948006

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831162403. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,189
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$164,794
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 373 244 $136
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 147 77 $124
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 143 128 $98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 134 119 $96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 85 80 $100
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 63 57 $191
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 57 57 $224
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 45 45 $178
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 45 44 $179
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 23 21 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,894
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Olympus America Inc. 1 $2,665.28
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $149.98
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 3 $43.30
PFIZER INC. 2 $35.22

By nature of payment

Debt forgiveness
$2,665
Education
$150
Food and Beverage
$79

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,195
Patients
356
Total drug cost
$202,732
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 611 214 $11,047
Sucralfate Generic 163 53 $54,055
Omeprazole Generic 132 44 $2,002
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 103 33 $5,561
Rabeprazole Sodium Generic 44 12 $2,500
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 28 0 $18,643
Famotidine Generic 25 0 $420
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 20 0 $55,676
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 18 0 $1,012
Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 16 0 $10,272

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Guss's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Guss practices Gastroenterology Physician in Ocean, NJ.
Where does Dr. Howard Guss practice?
Dr. Howard Guss practices at 3200 Sunset Ave, Ocean, NJ 077124556. Office phone: 7327759000.
What is Dr. Howard Guss's NPI?
Dr. Howard Guss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831162403, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Guss accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Guss accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Guss commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.