Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Florence, SC

Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Florence, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Stokes Regional Eye Centers and his current practice location is 367 W Evans St, Florence, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 669-4156.

Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 15321) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588667067.

Contact Information

Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr, MD
367 W Evans St,
Florence, SC 29501-3429
(843) 669-4156
(843) 664-2121

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hunter R Stokes Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience37 Years
Location367 W Evans St, Florence, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588667067
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345425476
  • Enrollment ID: I20110504000575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588667067NPI-NPPES
153210MedicaidSC
622036OtherSCSELECT HEALTH
890602FMedicaidNC
4256548OtherSCAETNA
180012105OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE
9624212OtherSCGHI
S327572OtherSCCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 15321 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-pee DeeFlorence, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stokes Regional Eye Centers03451431867

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStokes Regional Eye Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194713636
PECOS PAC ID: 0345143186
Enrollment ID: O20040129000717

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr, MD
367 W Evans St,
Florence, SC 29501-3429

Ph: (843) 669-4156
Dr Hunter R Stokes Jr, MD
367 W Evans St,
Florence, SC 29501-3429

Ph: (843) 669-4156

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Florence, SC

Mark R Stokes, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 367 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-669-4156    Fax: 843-664-2122
Mr. Samuel Eric Seltzer, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 N Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-664-9393    Fax: 843-664-2460
Dr. Mark J Ross, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 367 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-669-4156    Fax: 843-664-2121
Dr. Hugh C Gaskin Iii, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 602 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506
Phone: 843-669-4156    Fax: 843-664-0962
Aric Matthew Clegg,
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 400 N Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-664-9393    
Howard Nobles Greene, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 N Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-664-9393    Fax: 843-664-2460

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