Medicare Enrolled

Rebecca McGowan, AGNP

Physician Assistant · Raleigh, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
3480 WAKE FOREST RD STE 204, Raleigh, NC 27609
9198625282
Registered in NPPES since 2019
NPI: 1184187387 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about McGowan

Rebecca McGowan is a physician assistant in Raleigh, NC, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, McGowan performed 865 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, McGowan received a total of $773 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for McGowan is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 7 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 14% volume in NC $773 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
865
Medicare services
Top 14% in NC for physician assistant
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Spinal fusion of additional segment
A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column.
138 $39 $430
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
121 $77 $255
Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion
A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space.
115 $26 $205
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
66 $32 $103
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
64 $23 $148
Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back.
60 $76 $1,358
Fusion of spine in lower back 57 $152 $1,190
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures.
50 $23 $91
Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc
This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve.
31 $172 $1,800
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal
A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc.
30 $93 $1,251
Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments.
27 $73 $1,218
Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc
This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated.
21 $31 $474
Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach
A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck.
19 $80 $1,201
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc 17 $40 $500
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck.
14 $66 $1,283
Spinal stabilization device placement, 7-12 segments
Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the back involving 7 to 12 spine bone segments.
12 $82 $1,424
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
A surgical procedure involving the placement of hardware or devices into the pelvic bones.
12 $36 $384
Partial removal of spine bone, more than 2 segments
Surgical removal of part of the spine bone to explore or release the upper spinal cord or nerves across more than two spinal segments.
11 $136 $1,288
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
49.5% high complexity
0.0% medium
50.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$773
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $193/year across 4 years
Top 31% in NC for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
18
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$163
2023
$245
2022
$86
2021
$279

Payments by company (2024)

Bioventus LLC
$64
Neurelis, Inc.
$34
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Lundbeck LLC
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$209
Neurelis, Inc.
$155
MML US, Inc.
$119
Bioventus LLC
$64
Cerapedics Inc.
$57
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$45
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$24
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Dojolvi · Exparel · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · LIF · ReActiv8 · SYMPAZAN · Spritam · VALTOCO · VYEPTI · ZTLido
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants in nearby ZIP areas
580
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
REX HOSPITAL
5.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

McGowan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in NC).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is McGowan experienced with spinal fusion of additional segment?
Based on Medicare claims data, McGowan performed 138 spinal fusion of additional segment services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does McGowan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. McGowan received a total of $773 from 11 companies across 18 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do McGowan's costs compare to other physician assistants in Raleigh?
McGowan's average Medicare payment per service is $61. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for McGowan) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →