Shari Carla Flowers, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Shari Carla Flowers is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rockaway, NJ with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shari Carla Flowers, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Rockaway, NJ in independent practice. Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine (class of 2007), she has been practicing for over 19 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
66 E Main St Ste 2, Rockaway, NJ 07866-3531
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Jersey, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.23/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.26%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
7.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
302
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
296
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,094
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $935k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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, Arthritis, 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$146 received from industry
9 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 Shari Carla Flowers's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Dec 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
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
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
404 Lippincott Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053-4112
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shari Carla Flowers
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shari Carla Flowers for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Rockaway 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 Shari Carla Flowers
Dr. Flowers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rockaway, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 895-7676.
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 Shari Carla Flowers
Practice Location
66 E Main St Ste 2, Rockaway, NJ 07866-3531
Mailing Address
404 Lippincott Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053-4112
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