Hiroshi Kagawa
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Hiroshi Kagawa is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hiroshi Kagawa has been part of the Salt Lake City medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Salt Lake City area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims 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 · 1668dNPPES updated 2021-10-29 · 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
69
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
53
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
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, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$819 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Hiroshi Kagawa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Hiroshi Kagawa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hiroshi Kagawa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Hiroshi Kagawa
NPI records show Dr. Kagawa 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) 581-2353.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-3197
Mailing Address
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001
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