Esther Blanks-Sheard, MD
NPI 1639397680 · Internal Medicine Physician · Harrisburg, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esther Blanks-Sheard, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Harrisburg, NC (NPI 1639397680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639397680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-01813 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
862 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 435 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 89 | $119 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 68 | $2 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 41 | $30 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 162 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 407 | 116 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 301 | 80 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 274 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 272 | 81 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 212 | 68 |
| Omeprazole | 208 | 59 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$403 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1085 Ne Gateway Ct NeSte 200Concord, NC 28025-2406Phone: (704) 403-8650
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-23
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2023-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esther Blanks-Sheard's NPI number?
- Esther Blanks-Sheard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639397680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esther Blanks-Sheard's specialty?
- Esther Blanks-Sheard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Esther Blanks-Sheard located?
- Esther Blanks-Sheard's practice location on file with NPPES is 5427 Nc Highway 49 S, Harrisburg, NC 28075-7408.
- What is Esther Blanks-Sheard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esther Blanks-Sheard is (704) 454-7360.
- Does Esther Blanks-Sheard accept Medicare?
- Esther Blanks-Sheard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esther Blanks-Sheard's NPI active?
- Yes — Esther Blanks-Sheard's NPI (1639397680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.