Lark Guss, M.D.
NPI 1275973398 · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Spokane, WA
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275973398
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 79073 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,483 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 407 | $542 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, Each Additional Stage, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17312 | 222 | $415 |
| Intermediate Repair of Wound of Scalp, Underarms, Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 2.6-7.5 Cm12032 | 98 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 86 | $56 |
| Intermediate Repair of Wound of Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips, Or Mouth, 2.6-5.0 Cm12052 | 75 | $165 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-03
- Last updated
- 2024-01-16
- Certified
- 2024-01-16
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.