Kusum G Stokes, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(707) 443-4869Eureka, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

1 of 847 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Eureka51+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1638dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3200 Walford Ave, Eureka, CA 95503-4828

Fax: (707) 442-5095
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

71.3%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$233 received from industry

12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kusum G Stokes's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 9, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6630, Eureka, CA 95502-6630

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184012

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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