Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. McKowen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. McKowen 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 Joseph M. McKowen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 409 Original Medicare patients and 21,139 services for Joseph M. McKowen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. McKowen's NPI number?
- 1053380691. 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 Joseph M. McKowen, 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 | 409 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 21,139 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)15,978 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)3,041 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)796 services
- Application of mechanical traction (97012)658 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)405 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis68%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. McKowen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1445 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 (864) 487‑7874
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, South Carolina →
Other physical therapists in Gaffney
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gaffney, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| School | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053380691 |
| 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
- 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