Joseph Stokes, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Joseph Stokes is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Greenville, SC with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(864) 455-7000Greenville, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joseph Stokes, NP has been part of the Greenville medical community since 2017 in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Greenville area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and anxiety. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.19/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 47% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 33 Nurse Practitioner providers in SCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Greenville9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 3141dNPPES updated 2017-10-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605-4210

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

82.19/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.28%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)

3.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

68%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

43

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

70

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,350

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.67M

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+24%)58%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$4.6k received from industry

214 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Joseph Stokes's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 9 years in practice

    Established

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LG0600X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Independence Pt Ste 212, Greenville, SC 29615-4536

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Joseph Stokes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Stokes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Greenville 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 Joseph Stokes

Dr. Stokes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Greenville, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 455-7000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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