Kusum G Stokes, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Kusum G Stokes, M.D. in person in Eureka or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 51 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
Older · 1638dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3200 Walford Ave, Eureka, CA 95503-4828
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
270
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
109
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
338
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $195k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$233 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kusum G Stokes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 9, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
Po Box 6630, Eureka, CA 95502-6630
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184012
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Kusum G Stokes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kusum G Stokes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Eureka 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 Kusum G Stokes
NPI records show Dr. Stokes as active with telehealth listed in Eureka, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 443-4869.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3200 Walford Ave, Eureka, CA 95503-4828
Mailing Address
Po Box 6630, Eureka, CA 95502-6630
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