Clifford Guss, PA-C
NPI 1811966856 · Medical Physician Assistant · Glendale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clifford Guss, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Glendale, AZ (NPI 1811966856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811966856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2984 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
205 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $72 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 42 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $134 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 22 | $141 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 88 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 74 | 32 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 63 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 57 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 56 | 24 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$615 across 27 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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2024-08-12
- Certified
- 2024-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clifford Guss's NPI number?
- Clifford Guss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811966856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clifford Guss's specialty?
- Clifford Guss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Clifford Guss located?
- Clifford Guss's practice location on file with NPPES is 5750 W Thunderbird Rd Ste A100, Glendale, AZ 85306-4661.
- What is Clifford Guss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clifford Guss is (602) 938-3205.
- Does Clifford Guss accept Medicare?
- Clifford Guss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clifford Guss's NPI active?
- Yes — Clifford Guss's NPI (1811966856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.