Ernestine A Wright, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(410) 252-4500Timonium, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ernestine a Wright, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 36+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 36+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.38/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 36 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Timonium36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5986dNPPES updated 2009-12-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Timonium, MD 21093-2739

Fax: (410) 560-2851
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 88% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

91.38/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Better than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.55%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)

4.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.4%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

416

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

573

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,214

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.11M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$67 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ernestine a Wright's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.45 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in TimoniumAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

12416 Diploma Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136-6038

Differs from practice location

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Ernestine a Wright

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ernestine a Wright for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Timonium 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 Ernestine a Wright

NPI records show Dr. Wright as active with telehealth listed in Timonium, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 252-4500.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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