Paul J Guske, M.D.
General Surgery (CMS) · Hoffman Estates, IL
At a glance
4885 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3726
Published activity: Colonoscopy · Hernia repair (minimally invasive) · Hernia repair - groin (open). View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Oct 18, 2011. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Medicare & insurance
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Check the official Medicare directory ↗Practice location
4885 Hoffman Blvd Suite 400Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3726
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Medical College Of Wisconsin
- Graduation year
- 1991
- CMS specialties
- General Surgery
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 Elk Grove Village, IL
- Northwest Community Hospital 1 Arlington Heights, IL
- Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL
- St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Colonoscopy | 18 |
| Hernia repair (minimally invasive) | 18 |
| Hernia repair - groin (open) | 1-10 |
| Removal of skin lesions | 1-10 |
| Removal of tissue | 1-10 |
| Removal or shaving of skin growth | 1-10 |
| Spinal fusion | 1-10 |
| Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux | 29 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Travel and lodging | $1,472.73 |
| Food and beverage | $1,212.81 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. | $1,543.99 |
| MEDTRONIC, INC. | $323.60 |
| PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | $183.98 |
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | $168.53 |
| ETHICON US, LLC | $130.93 |
| NOVO NORDISK INC | $86.45 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | $73.92 |
| INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION | $40.74 |
| Other reporting companies | $133.40 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- General Surgery (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 174400000X
- Enumeration date
- Mar 27, 2006
- Record updated
- Oct 18, 2011
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
174400000X · Primary
License reported: 036088512 IL
License numbers and credentials are reported to NPPES; HCPList does not independently verify them.
Practice location
4885 Hoffman BlvdSuite 400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3726
- Phone
- (847) 255-9697
- Fax
- (847) 255-3206
Mailing address
4885 HOFFMAN BLVDSUITE 400
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 601923726
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