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DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM

Midwife in ARLINGTON, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
60
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Midwife avg: 118
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM is a Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in ARLINGTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 60 claims across 12 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ARLINGTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1972576361

Primary specialty

Midwife

Mid-sized

5,918 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 118

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Midwife compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Midwife share within Massachusetts

1. Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Midwife share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM is a Midwife provider practicing in ARLINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1972576361. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 22 MILL ST, ARLINGTON, MA, 02476, with a listed phone of (781) 646-1043. NPI 1972576361 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOWEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,918 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 118 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

22 MILL ST
ARLINGTON, MA 02476

Provider Details

NPI 1972576361
Specialty Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM. To verify DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 60 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

60
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
158
Total Day Supply
4,695
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
19
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Midwife Overview

How DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM fits within the Midwife landscape nationally.

5,918
Midwife Providers in US
54
States with Midwife
118
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's 60 claims are below the specialty average of 118.

Nearby Midwife Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's specialty?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM specializes in Midwife and practices in ARLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: CNM.
How much does DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM located?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM is located at 22 MILL ST, ARLINGTON, MA, 02476. Phone: (781) 646-1043.
What is DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's NPI number?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972576361, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 5,918 Midwife providers across 54 states in the US. The average Midwife provider writes 118 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Progesterone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM accept Medicare?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's credentials?
DEBORAH GOWEN, CNM's NPI is 1972576361 with credentials CNM. 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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