Francis Anthony Garofalo, M.D.

Urology

(978) 669-5522Gardner, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Francis Anthony Garofalo, M.D. practices as part of a group urologist practice in Gardner, MA. A New York Medical College graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.02/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 166 Urology providers in MASee all Urology in Gardner42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5489dNPPES updated 2011-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

250 Green St Suite 210, Gardner, MA 01440-1396

Fax: (978) 669-5521
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

97.02/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)

Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

408

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

467

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,332

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $806k

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
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Francis Anthony Garofalo's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    New York Medical College

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 1984)

Virtual Urology Care With Francis Anthony Garofalo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Francis Anthony Garofalo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gardner 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 Francis Anthony Garofalo

Dr. Garofalo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gardner, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 669-5522.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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