Katherine Mcgowan, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Katherine Mcgowan is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(617) 522-4943Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Katherine Mcgowan, MD in person in Boston or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine (class of 1975), she has been practicing for over 51 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 127 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1173dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1153 Centre Street Suite 4950 Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA 02130

Fax: (617) 983-2358
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.36%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

5.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

255

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

192

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,745

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $846k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1975

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in BostonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1975)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1153 Centre Street Suite 4950, Boston, MA 02130

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Katherine Mcgowan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Mcgowan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Katherine Mcgowan

NPI records show Dr. Mcgowan as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 522-4943.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.

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