Katherine E Fitzgerald, D.O.
Also practices: OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE
Katherine E Fitzgerald, D.O. has been part of the Gardner medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.02/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
266 Main St Heywood Family Medicine, Gardner, MA 01440-2927
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.02/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.32%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
407
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,579
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $320k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 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 Katherine E Fitzgerald's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 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
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Katherine E Fitzgerald
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine E Fitzgerald for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder 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 Katherine E Fitzgerald
NPI records show Dr. Fitzgerald as active with telehealth listed in Gardner, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 630-5030.
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 Katherine E Fitzgerald
Practice Location
266 Main St Heywood Family Medicine, Gardner, MA 01440-2927
Mailing Address
266 Main St Heywood Family Medicine, Gardner, MA 01440-2927
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