2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1053396812 M.D.
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JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in NORTON, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 787 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$245.16
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTON, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 787 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $245.16 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. filed 9,886 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTON, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2005

NPI 1053396812

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,886 104% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in NORTON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053396812. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1193 NORTON AVE, NORTON, OH, 44203, with a listed phone of (330) 825-0847. NPI 1053396812 was issued on 12/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STOKES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,886 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 787 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $716K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1193 NORTON AVE
NORTON, OH 44203

Provider Details

NPI 1053396812
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE INC.
CANAL FULTON, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$245

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.. To verify JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 9,886 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

9,886
Total Claims
$716K
Total Drug Cost
787
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,225
Total Day Supply
554,448
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$519K
Generic Drug Cost
$194K
Opioid Claims
661 (6.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
450

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 366, 75-84: 254, 85+: 94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
438
Atorvastatin Calcium
437
Levothyroxine Sodium
306
Tramadol Hcl
258
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
247
Amlodipine Besylate
239
Hydrochlorothiazide
215
Gabapentin
211
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
206
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
203

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s 9,886 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STOKES.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in NORTON, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. wrote 9,886 Medicare Part D claims totaling $716K in drug costs for 787 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. located?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. is located at 1193 NORTON AVE, NORTON, OH, 44203. Phone: (330) 825-0847.
What is JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053396812, issued on 12/14/2005.
Does JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $519K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. had 661 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,886 Part D claims and 787 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH STOKES, M.D.'s NPI is 1053396812 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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