Erik A Escuro, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Erik A Escuro is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Conway, SC with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Erik a Escuro, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Conway, SC in group practice. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1754dNPPES updated 2021-08-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway, SC 29526-2952
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202372.73/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.46%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
4.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
312
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
313
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,770
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.72M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ 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.
$231 received from industry
13 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 Erik a Escuro's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Aug 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
300 Singleton Ridge Rd Attention Patient Accounting, Conway, SC 29526-9142
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Erik a Escuro
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erik a Escuro for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Conway 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 Erik a Escuro
NPI records show Dr. Escuro as active with telehealth listed in Conway, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 347-7112.
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 Erik a Escuro
Practice Location
300 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway, SC 29526-2952
Mailing Address
300 Singleton Ridge Rd Attention Patient Accounting, Conway, SC 29526-9142
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