DR. HEATHER MCGOWAN MD
NPI 1265097364
Ophthalmology in Tinton Falls, NJ

Active since May 03, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
21 N GILBERT ST, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701(732) 741-1902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2023, May 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Heather Mcgowan Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HEATHER MCGOWAN MD (NPI 1265097364) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11722200) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265097364
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER MCGOWANCredential: MD
Location Address21 N GILBERT STTinton Falls, NJ 07701-4950
Mailing Address21 N Gilbert StTinton Falls, NJ 07701-4950 · (732) 741-1902 · Fax (732) 741-1919
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)Graduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1265097364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11722200
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
21 N GILBERT ST, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather Mcgowan Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3870822299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230801000660
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Mcgowan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ophthalmology
21 N GILBERT ST
Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Riverview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Red Bank, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310034
LocationOne Riverview PlazaRed Bank, NJ 07701 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monmouth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Long Branch, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310075
Location300 Second AvenueLong Branch, NJ 07740 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Radiology)
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Ophthalmology
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Clinic/Center (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
21 N GILBERT ST, SUITE 210
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Ophthalmology
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Specialist
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Cardiology)
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
21 N GILBERT ST
TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heather Mcgowan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Mcgowan is 1265097364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2019.

Where is Heather Mcgowan located?

Heather Mcgowan practices at 21 N Gilbert St, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701. The listed phone number is (732) 741-1902.

What is Heather Mcgowan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Heather Mcgowan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Mcgowan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heather Mcgowan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Mcgowan reassigns Medicare benefits to Monmouth Eye Center LLC (Tinton Falls, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Heather Mcgowan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Heather Mcgowan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Mcgowan is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Mcgowan was last updated on February 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.