Buddy Buford Stokes, D.O.
Buddy Buford Stokes is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Danville, VA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Buddy Buford Stokes, D.O. practices as part of a group internist practice in Danville, VA. He has been in practice for 15+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1955 Memorial Dr, Danville, VA 24541-4712
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better12.19%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
12.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
719
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
855
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,306
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.10M
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$711 received from industry
35 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 Buddy Buford Stokes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
142 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541-2922
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 020001
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Buddy Buford Stokes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Buddy Buford Stokes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Danville 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 Buddy Buford Stokes
Dr. Stokes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Danville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 799-2055.
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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Practice Location
1955 Memorial Dr, Danville, VA 24541-4712
Mailing Address
142 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541-2922
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