Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. McGowan Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. McGowan Iv 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 W. McGowan Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 644 Original Medicare patients and 2,065 services for Joseph W. McGowan Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. McGowan Iv's NPI number?
- 1548341340. 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 W. McGowan Iv, 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 | 644 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,065 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)441 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)248 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)178 services
- Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)154 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)94 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. McGowan Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 350 Fording Island Rd, Suite 100Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 837‑4400
- 7 Arley Way, Suite 101Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 837‑4400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. McGowan Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- May River Dermatology21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in South Carolina →
Other dermatologic surgeons in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in May River Dermatology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548341340 |
| 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