William Eric Shrader, M.D.
William Eric Shrader is a Family Medicine specialist based in Tazewell, VA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across VA can see William Eric Shrader, M.D. in person in Tazewell or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
986 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651-9706
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
202368/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.6%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
341
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
489
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,948
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $733k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Diabetes.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
Po Box 309, Tazewell, VA 24651-0309
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With William Eric Shrader
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Eric Shrader for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Tazewell 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 William Eric Shrader
NPI records show Dr. Shrader as active with telehealth listed in Tazewell, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (276) 979-1323.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Eric Shrader
Practice Location
986 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651-9706
Mailing Address
Po Box 309, Tazewell, VA 24651-0309
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