Shona Dougherty, MD, PHD
Shona Dougherty is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shona Dougherty, MD, PHD has been part of the Tucson medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 41+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6568dNPPES updated 2008-05-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.64/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
315
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
137
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Shona Dougherty's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Mailing address
2701 E Elvira Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706-7124
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100040
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Radiation Oncology Care With Shona Dougherty
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shona Dougherty for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tucson 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 Shona Dougherty
NPI records show Dr. Dougherty as active with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 874-3500.
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
1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724-0001
Mailing Address
2701 E Elvira Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706-7124
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