Quick answers
- Does Paul J. McGowan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. McGowan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul J. McGowan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 800 Original Medicare patients and 5,091 services for Paul J. McGowan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. McGowan's NPI number?
- 1023126919. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paul J. McGowan, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 800 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,091 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker (88185)2,109 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)613 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)480 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)390 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)347 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis55%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Paul J. McGowan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. McGowan at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260068
- Bothwell Regional Health CenterSedalia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260009
- Fitzgibbon HospitalMarshall, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260142
- Lake Regional Health SystemOsage Beach, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260186
- Northeast Regional Medical CenterKirksville, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260022
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. McGowan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201
- 300 Portland St, Suite 110Columbia, MO 65201
- 54 Hospital DrOsage Beach, MO 65065
- 601 E 14th StSedalia, MO 65301
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. McGowan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Boyce and Bynum Pathology Professional Services Inc15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Boyce and Bynum Pathology Professional Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023126919 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians