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Ophthalmology

Hunter R. Stokes Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Florence, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Hunter R. Stokes Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 365 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hunter R. Stokes Jr. had 2,044 Original Medicare patients and 4,352 services. NPI 1588667067. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 365 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee
  • Group practice: Stokes Regional Eye Centers
  • Medical school: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hunter R. Stokes Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hunter R. Stokes Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hunter R. Stokes Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Hunter R. Stokes Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,044 Original Medicare patients and 4,352 services for Hunter R. Stokes Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hunter R. Stokes Jr.'s NPI number?
1588667067. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Hunter R. Stokes Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients2,044
Services billed to Medicare4,352
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,187 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)715 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)631 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)462 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)289 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Hunter R. Stokes Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hunter R. Stokes Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hunter R. Stokes Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 365 W Wesmark BlvdSumter, SC 29150

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hunter R. Stokes Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stokes Regional Eye Centers7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in South Carolina →

Other ophthalmologists in Sumter

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sumter, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Stokes Regional Eye Centers

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588667067
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians