Shelby Lynn Ernest, NP
Shelby Lynn Ernest is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Fargo, ND with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shelby Lynn Ernest, NP has practiced nursing for 8+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 572dNPPES updated 2024-10-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5049 33rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-7080
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383/100
North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in North DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
131
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
293
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $22k
Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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.
$1.7k received from industry
87 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Shelby Lynn Ernest's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Shelby Lynn Ernest
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shelby Lynn Ernest for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fargo 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 Shelby Lynn Ernest
NPI records show Dr. Ernest as active with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 356-1001.
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 Shelby Lynn Ernest
Practice Location
5049 33rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-7080
Mailing Address
5049 33rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-7080
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