David K. Gaffney, MD PHD
With over 34 years in radiology, David K. Gaffney, MD PHD is a long-established radiation oncology radiology specialist in Salt Lake City. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1617dNPPES updated 2021-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202392.07/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
11
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $154
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+52%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 David K. Gaffney's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Board certified · Dec 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
Po Box 581300, Salt Lake City, UT 84158-1300
Differs from practice location
Virtual Radiation Oncology Care With David K. Gaffney
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David K. Gaffney for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Salt Lake City 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 David K. Gaffney
NPI records show Dr. Gaffney as active with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 581-8793.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David K. Gaffney
Practice Location
1950 Cicle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Mailing Address
Po Box 581300, Salt Lake City, UT 84158-1300
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