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Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and General Ophthalmology

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), blurred vision, cataracts, and more.

700 West Kent Avenue Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 213-5462

Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD is a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD is affiliated with Providence, Community Hospital, Providence St. Patrick Hospital and St. Patrick Hospital.

Office Locations

120 S 5th Street Suite 104
Hamilton, MT 59840

(406) 363-3366

(406) 541-3811

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2760 Elizabeth Warren Avenue Suite B
Butte, MT 59701

(406) 792-1250

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3116 Saddle Drive Suite 3
Helena, MT 59601

(406) 443-4040

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Providence St. Patrick Hospital

700 West Kent Avenue Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 213-5462

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

laser surgery

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

complex cataract surgery

fundus photography

photocoagulation

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

retinal detachment repair

retinal photocoagulation

vitrectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Montana, Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD performed more extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, laser surgery, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for complex cataract surgery, fundus photography, photocoagulation, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), retinal detachment prophylaxis, retinal detachment repair, retinal photocoagulation, and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Montana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Montana, Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	919
eye procedures	3546
injections	981
laser treatment	77
photocoagulation	51
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	1219
eye procedures	4127
injections	1043
laser treatment	82
photocoagulation	71
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	218
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	1442
eye procedures	4070
injections	1149
laser treatment	60
photocoagulation	53
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	987
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	200
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	1421
eye procedures	4147
injections	1246
laser treatment	60
photocoagulation	33
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	898
Female	1098

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1890
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	772
From 75 to 84	714
85 and over	398
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	1495
eye procedures	4364
injections	1395
laser treatment	68
photocoagulation	52
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	949
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	209
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	62
diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	1310
eye procedures	4471
injections	1475
laser treatment	62
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	194
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	52
doctor visit	1192
eye procedures	4874
injections	1762
laser treatment	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	192
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	1027
eye procedures	5198
injections	1880
laser treatment	78
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	856
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	185
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	1008
eye procedures	5378
injections	1914
laser treatment	53
photocoagulation	22
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1027
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	199
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	83
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	1713
eye procedures	5199
injections	2040
laser treatment	83
photocoagulation	30
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	522
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	199
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	87
doctor visit	1763
eye procedures	5026
injections	2188
laser treatment	87
photocoagulation	27
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	483
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1059
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	427
85 and over	201
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated as a retina specialist in Hamilton, MT were eye procedures, injections, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	62
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	1319
eye procedures	4581
injections	1552
laser treatment	69
photocoagulation	40
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	964
Native American / Alaskan Native	22
Hispanic	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	363
85 and over	199
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	411

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Community Hospital

Providence St. Patrick Hospital

St. Patrick Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott M. Guess, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$588 Eylea $351	EYLEA aflibercept injection $212	EYLEA HD $25
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$296 Duovisc $102	Constellation $98	Discovisc $41	Vitreoretinal Equipment $37	Accurus Vit Equip. $19
The Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc.	$140 AMO Phaco $99	iStent $40
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.	$126 OPD-III $126
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$120 Izervay $120
Other	$382 XIIDRA $91	CIRRUS HD-OCT $57	Spectralis $48	ORA $46	CLAREON $32	Other $108

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,641
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Scott Guess, who practices in Missoula, MT, Helena, MT, and Hamilton, MT, is a medical specialist in general ophthalmology and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Guess has indicated that his clinical interests include blurred vision, glaucoma, and cataracts. He is professionally affiliated with Providence and Community Hospital. Before completing his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Dr. Guess attended medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine.

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