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CHRISTOPHER ERIC MCGOWAN
NPI 1720204241
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Cary, NC

Active since April 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2001 WESTON PKWY, CARY, NC 27513(919) 689-5189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2025, Dec 14, 2023, Apr 27, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher Eric Mcgowan NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ERIC MCGOWAN (NPI 1720204241) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Cary, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2010-00436) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Sandy Springs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720204241
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ERIC MCGOWAN
Location Address2001 WESTON PKWYCary, NC 27513-5512
Mailing Address2001 Westin ParkwayCary, NC 27513 · (919) 689-5189
Phone(919) 689-5189
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1720204241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2010-00436✔ Licensed in TX · U4269✔ Licensed in CA · C191997✔ Licensed in GA · 86625✔ Licensed in VA · 0101272979✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA12021700✔ Licensed in IL · 036.163386✔ Licensed in FL · ME151696✔ Licensed in AL · 47383✔ Licensed in TN · 66842✔ Licensed in NY · 325458✔ Licensed in MD · D0093137✔ Licensed in SC · 87144
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
2001 WESTON PKWY, Cary, NC 27513
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 470Sandy Springs, GA 30342-1776 · Phone (404) 474-7433

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Eric Mcgowan 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 ID4183802820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110628000163
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Mcgowan reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC
4.7 mi
Infectious Disease
2304 WESVILL CT
Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 997 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497431837 (919) 350-8000
Atrium Health Specialty Network Inc
129 mi
Dermatology
10650 PARK RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538975636 (704) 667-0340
Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC
140 mi
Internal Medicine
1105 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD SE
Conover, NC 28613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962941773 (828) 267-0551
Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
235 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
Clyde, NC 28721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932925062 (615) 920-7000

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.

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cary, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340173
Location1900 Kildare Farm RoadCary, NC 27518 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27513 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 6

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

DR. BRIAN STUART COAN M.D.
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 484-4484
TRUE YOU WEIGHT LOSS, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 696-1109
CARE PLASTIC SURGERY, P.A.
Clinic/Center
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 484-4884
TODD MARTIN WEGERSKI D.C.
Chiropractor
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 678-9222
TIARA PAYNE
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 689-5189
KIMBERLY JOBE JOHNSON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2001 WESTON PKWY
CARY, NC 27513
Wake County (919) 484-4884

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 Christopher Mcgowan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Mcgowan is 1720204241. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2007.

Where is Christopher Mcgowan located?

Christopher Mcgowan practices at 2001 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513. The listed phone number is (919) 689-5189.

What is Christopher Mcgowan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Christopher Mcgowan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Mcgowan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Mcgowan reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC (Raleigh, NC), Atrium Health Specialty Network Inc (Charlotte, NC), Dlp Frye Medical Group LLC (Conover, NC) and Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Clyde, NC). Each 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 Christopher Mcgowan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Mcgowan accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 4 other insurers list Christopher Mcgowan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Mcgowan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Mcgowan is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Wakemed, Cary Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Mcgowan was last updated on November 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.