Kathleen S. Irby, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Kathleen S. Irby is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kathleen S. Irby, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Salt Lake City, UT. A University of Nebraska College of Medicine graduate since 2017, she brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. 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 · 1045dNPPES updated 2023-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
Contact & Location
Practice Location
30 N 1900 E Rm 4c104, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better32.45%
Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+27.4 pts)
32.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
25
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board certified · Jul 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
An internal 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: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Kathleen S. Irby
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen S. Irby for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, 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 Kathleen S. Irby
Dr. Irby is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 585-1686.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
30 N 1900 E Rm 4c104, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Mailing Address
30 N 1900 E Rm 4c104, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
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