Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard, MD
Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Harrisburg, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Harrisburg, NC. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 678dNPPES updated 2024-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5427 Nc Highway 49 S Ste 102, Harrisburg, NC 28075-7408
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
202395.36/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.02%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
225
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
477
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,906
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $974k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%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 (-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 (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$403 received from industry
25 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 Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe 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.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Board certified · May 30, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Harrisburg 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 Esther Lavenia Blanks-Sheard
NPI records show Dr. Blanks-Sheard as active with telehealth listed in Harrisburg, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 454-7360.
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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Practice Location
5427 Nc Highway 49 S Ste 102, Harrisburg, NC 28075-7408
Mailing Address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
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