Gary M Garner, RPH., M.D., FAAHPM
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Gary M Garner is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Provo, UT with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
Gary M Garner, RPH., M.D., FAAHPM runs an independent hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Provo, UT. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, cancer, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Utah
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4811dNPPES updated 2013-03-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.91/100
Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better46.69%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+41.6 pts)
46.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in UtahHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
726
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $27k
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 Hypertension, Cancer, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$87 received from industry
4 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 Gary M Garner'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 Utah School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
1264 N 1270 E, American Fork, UT 84003-3520
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Gary M Garner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gary M Garner for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Provo 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 Gary M Garner
NPI records show Dr. Garner as active with telehealth listed in Provo, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 374-2367.
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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Practice Location
1055 N 500 W Suite 202, Provo, UT 84604-3305
Mailing Address
1264 N 1270 E, American Fork, UT 84003-3520
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