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2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1205819695 MD
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Catherine McGowan, MD

Infectious Disease Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,537 in Infectious Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
104
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 807
MIPS score
97.1/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Catherine McGowan, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 104 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

97.1/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
104
Part D claims, 2024
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥84th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Catherine McGowan, MD

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1205819695), first enumerated 11/21/2005.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 104 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1205819695 · Infectious Disease Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1205819695
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2005
  • TAX-MID 9K Infectious Disease
  • MIPS-ELITE 97.1/100
  • RX-LIGHT 104
  • BOOK-THIN 145 in Tennessee
  • PHOTO-FINISH Kevin Winthrop · ±0.1

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Catherine McGowan, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

97 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Catherine McGowan, MD sits

This provider among infectious disease physician peers

Across the 2,130 infectious disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Catherine McGowan, MD writes more Part D claims than 18% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 82% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100023.647.370.994.5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Catherine McGowan, MD, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one infectious disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Catherine McGowan, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Catherine McGowan, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Catherine McGowan, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2005

NPI 1205819695

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,537 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

104 87% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 807

MIPS final score

97.1/100 13.6 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers
Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist5.8%Student in an Organized Heal…4.7%Behavior Technician4.5%Physical Therapist4.2%Registered Nurse3.9%Infectious Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Catherine McGowan, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%97.1%
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) - 97.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Practice Address

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000

Provider Details

NPI 1205819695
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.1279
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

104
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
134
Total Day Supply
4,015
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
More Infectious Disease Physician in TN → All providers in Tennessee → Compare specialties →

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How Catherine McGowan, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,537
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
807
Avg Claims per Provider

Catherine McGowan, MD's 104 claims are below the specialty average of 807.

Nationwide Infectious Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for McGowan, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (97.1 here).

Kevin Winthrop 97.2 OR Shih-Han Chan 97.2 NY Yared Aklilu 97.2 FL Tuhina Cornelius 97.2 FL

Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Jose Bolanos Hoffman Estates, IL Mimi Emig Grand Rapids, MI Peter Axelrod Philadelphia, PA M. Barry Boston, MA

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McGowan.

One of 145 Infectious Disease Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Tina Agbaosi
M.D
Memphis, TN
Dr. Aimalohi Ahonkhai
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Elmarie Alexander
MD
Memphis, TN
Dr. J. Allan
MD
Powell, TN
Dr. Ban Allos
MD
Nashville, TN

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catherine McGowan, MD's specialty? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Catherine McGowan, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Catherine McGowan, MD wrote 104 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
What is Catherine McGowan, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1/100 (Quality: 85.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Catherine McGowan, MD located? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is Catherine McGowan, MD's NPI number? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205819695, issued on 11/21/2005.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,537 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Catherine McGowan, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 104 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Catherine McGowan, MD's credentials? ▼
Catherine McGowan, MD's NPI is 1205819695 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.