Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Rowin, DO

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · McAllen, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2101 S CYNTHIA ST, McAllen, TX 78503
9566877896
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1821093212 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rowin from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rowin

Dr. Gregory Rowin is a plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician in McAllen, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rowin performed 1,487 Medicare services across 968 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rowin received a total of $5,308 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rowin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 29% volume in TX$ $5,308 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,487
Medicare services
Top 29% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
968
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~74 Medicare services per year of practice

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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)490$60$201
Allergy immunotherapy preparation310$11$36
New patient office visit (30-44 min)185$69$299
Test to assess middle ear function183$10$54
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report152$14$153
Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope38$81$406
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope27$96$371
Ct scan of face without contrast23$69$525
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope21$124$548
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears16$27$118
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording15$73$287
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing14$40$148
Removal of impacted ear wax13$31$193
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,308
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $758/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
14
Companies
183
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,308 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$285
2023
$1,272
2022
$867
2021
$349
2020
$423
2019
$865
2018
$1,248

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$2,633
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,337
OptiNose US, Inc.
$406
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$264
Optinose US, Inc.
$240
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$183
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$70
Phadia US Inc.
$47
Acclarent, Inc
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$22
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 82.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $357 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physicians within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$52,281
Nearest hospital
RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rowin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 18%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rowin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rowin performed 490 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rowin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rowin received a total of $5,308 from 14 companies across 183 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rowin's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physicians in McAllen?
Dr. Rowin's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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 Dr. Rowin) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →