Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph McGowan, MD

Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)) · Dermatology Physician · Bluffton, SC

  • NPI 1548341340
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 6 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7 Arley Way Ste 101
Bluffton, SC 299104301
(843) 837-4400
Additional location
11 Arley Way Ste 102
Bluffton, SC 299104883
fax (843) 837-4440
Additional location
1813 Richmond Ave
Port Royal, SC 299352014
fax (843) 837-4440
Show 3 more locations
Additional location
25 Hospital Center Cmns Ste 200
Hilton Head Island, SC 299262841
fax (843) 837-4440
Additional location
350 Fording Island RD Ste 100
Bluffton, SC 299105168
fax (843) 837-4440
Additional location
7 Arley Way Ste 200
Bluffton, SC 299104302
fax (843) 837-4440
Mailing address
Po Box 2330
Bluffton, SC 299102330

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2026
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0101X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #27984 · South Carolina #LL279834

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548341340. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,263
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$513,358
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 438 84 $6
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 353 296 $572
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 220 155 $379
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 175 144 $85
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 148 116 $564
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 147 140 $120
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 118 111 $49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 85 71 $53
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 82 78 $86
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 59 55 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
618
Patients
510
Total drug cost
$7,322
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 207 191 $974
Mupirocin Generic 125 110 $1,060
Ketoconazole Generic 105 66 $2,134
Ciclopirox Generic 32 26 $999
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 32 30 $941
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 21 18 $212
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 20 17 $368
Tramadol Hcl Generic 19 16 $31
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 18 13 $237
Azithromycin Generic 14 12 $64

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph McGowan's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph McGowan practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Bluffton, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph McGowan practice?
Dr. Joseph McGowan practices at 7 Arley Way Ste 101, Bluffton, SC 299104301. Office phone: 8438374400.
What is Dr. Joseph McGowan's NPI?
Dr. Joseph McGowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548341340, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph McGowan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph McGowan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph McGowan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17311); Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (HCPCS 17312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.