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Physician

PAUL MCGOWAN, MD

Pathology

COLUMBIA, MO, 65201
NPI: 1023126919Also: Pathology

Contact

Pathology

COLUMBIA, MO

BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER

573-815-8000

boone.health

BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

660-826-8833

brhc.org

LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM

573-348-8000

lakeregional.com

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE

573-882-4141

muhealth.org

FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL

660-886-7431

fitzgibbon.org

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Common Procedures for Pathology

Tissue Biopsy AnalysisSurgical PathologyCytologyBlood Bank ConsultationFlow CytometryMolecular PathologyAutopsyFrozen Section Analysis

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MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.5/100High
Quality
71.2
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
88309
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity
$365$133$10618
88305
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
$271$64$51122
88307
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
$265$76$60224
88360
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual
$259$105$8338
88331
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
$250$57$4641
88377
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure
$218$60$4744
88374
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure
$211$40$3271
88189
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers
$205$78$60114
88108
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
$200$58$4525
88173
Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
$200$63$4978
88341
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure
$190$75$60105
88342
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
$180$82$6526
88304
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
$178$37$3011
88188
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers
$160$58$4533
88313
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
$153$69$55225
85097
Bone marrow, smear interpretation
$150$45$3456
88184
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker
$125$63$49111
88344
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure
$100$35$2815
86077
Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report
$100$46$3621
88185
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker
$75$20$162,357
85060
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report
$60$22$1829
88312
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
$60$25$2035
88311
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
$50$18$1548
88300
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
$40$4$351

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.