Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Tracey Stokes, MD

Optician · Ft Lauderdale, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
6333 N FEDERAL HWY, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
9545331671
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1932115516 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Stokes from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stokes

Dr. Tracey Stokes is an optician in Ft Lauderdale, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stokes performed 39 Medicare services across 34 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stokes received a total of $22,235 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Stokes is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 39 Medicare services$ $22,235 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
39
Medicare services
Bottom 3% in FL for optician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
34
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
New patient office visit (45-59 min)23$128$187
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)16$97$155
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$22,235
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,176/year across 7 years
Top 7% in FL for optician
24
Companies
84
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$11,390 (51.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,140 (36.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,706 (12.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$202
2023
$463
2022
$809
2021
$138
2020
$22
2019
$3,440
2018
$17,162

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AirXpanders, Inc.
$11,390
Allergan Inc.
$5,424
Sientra, Inc.
$2,987
Merz North America, Inc.
$378
TELA Bio, Inc.
$340
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$251
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$168
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$160
Davol Inc.
$141
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$138
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$125
EAGLE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
Medline Industries, Inc.
$100
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$90
CONMED Corporation
$83
ACELL, INC.
$45
KCI USA, Inc.
$42
Allergan, Inc.
$28
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$25
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$21
Organogenesis Inc.
$18
ConvaTec Inc.
$17
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM · ALLODERM · ANDEXXA · AVELLE · AirSeal · BARHEMSYS · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dermatology and Wound Care · GIAPREZA · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · Iovera · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · MemoryGel Breast Implants · NATRELLE · OFIRMEV · OviTex 2S · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · PREVENA RESTOR BELLAFORM · Phasix Mesh · Puraply · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · SURGIMEND · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (51%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for optician in FL.

Equivalent to $57,013 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
659
Per 100K population
33.9
County median income
$74,534
Nearest hospital
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Stokes is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 7%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Stokes experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stokes performed 23 new patient office visit (45-59 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Stokes receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stokes received a total of $22,235 from 24 companies across 84 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Stokes's costs compare to other opticians in Ft Lauderdale?
Dr. Stokes's average Medicare payment per service is $115. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Stokes) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →