Sharon E Banks, DO

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Sharon E Banks is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Hershey, PA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 233-4082Hershey, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Sharon E Banks, DO in person in Hershey or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 159 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Hershey30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6092dNPPES updated 2009-09-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

71.79/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower 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 = better

8.54%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)

8.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

196

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

322

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,809

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.00M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+10%)28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 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. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 854 Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033-0854

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sharon E Banks

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sharon E Banks for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Hershey 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 Sharon E Banks

NPI records show Dr. Banks as active with telehealth listed in Hershey, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 233-4082.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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