Sandra Renee Mcgowan, M.D.
Sandra Renee Mcgowan is a Family Medicine specialist based in Chicago Heights, IL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sandra Renee Mcgowan, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 197dNPPES updated 2025-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
222 Vollmer Rd Ste 2a, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1892
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.87%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
52
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
208
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,926
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $334k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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.
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, Arthritis, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$366 received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Sandra Renee Mcgowan's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.34 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2002)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Sandra Renee Mcgowan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra Renee Mcgowan for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Chicago Heights 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 Sandra Renee Mcgowan
NPI records show Dr. Mcgowan as active with telehealth listed in Chicago Heights, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 480-9730.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandra Renee Mcgowan
Practice Location
222 Vollmer Rd Ste 2a, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1892
Mailing Address
222 Vollmer Rd Ste 2a, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1892
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