Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Stokoe, MD
Medical Oncology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Stokoe
Dr. Christopher Stokoe is a medical oncology specialist in Plano, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Stokoe performed 56,944 Medicare services across 3,957 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Stokoe received a total of $77,266 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 203 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in medical oncology. 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. Stokoe 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
▲ Top 19% volume in TX
$77,266 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗56,944
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for medical oncology
3,957
Unique beneficiaries
$11
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,997 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
19,000 | $0 | $2 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
11,875 | $2 | $20 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
6,840 | $0 | $3 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 4,400 | $43 | $137 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 2,774 | $0 | $8 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,740 | $18 | $66 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
1,330 | $34 | $234 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,044 | $0 | $1 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,040 | $8 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
949 | $8 | $36 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
941 | $10 | $64 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 650 | $0 | $24 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
497 | $90 | $368 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 383 | $20 | $128 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 350 | $1 | $114 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
301 | $12 | $108 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
227 | $55 | $250 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
184 | $98 | $707 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
169 | $13 | $60 |
| Iron level test | 166 | $6 | $27 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
166 | $9 | $35 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 149 | $89 | $657 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
143 | $1,109 | $4,802 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
141 | $47 | $313 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
135 | $2 | $300 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
98 | $10 | $96 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
76 | $42 | $821 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
74 | $6 | $31 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
69 | $1 | $7 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
65 | $7 | $431 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
64 | $22 | $157 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
63 | $165 | $1,067 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
63 | $19 | $99 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
60 | $4 | $22 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
60 | $6 | $34 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
59 | $49 | $344 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
59 | $1 | $8 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
55 | $2 | $19 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
53 | $21 | $161 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
52 | $54 | $211 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
49 | $123 | $496 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
43 | $16 | $100 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
37 | $124 | $565 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
31 | $10 | $75 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
31 | $26 | $145 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
28 | $15 | $94 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
24 | $35 | $143 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
22 | $70 | $264 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
20 | $23 | $256 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
19 | $29 | $686 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 19 | $340 | $1,722 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
16 | $5 | $26 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
15 | $65 | $560 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
15 | $5 | $31 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
11 | $8 | $61 |
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.
3.4% high complexity
87.5% medium
9.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$77,266
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,038/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for medical oncology
45
Companies
203
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
$44,077 (57.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30,888 (40.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,300 (3.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$663
2023
$2,918
2022
$11,026
2021
$8,874
2020
$17,318
2019
$9,144
2018
$27,324
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$54,220
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$16,601
Seagen Inc.
$2,150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,122
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$191
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$184
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$145
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$129
Incyte Corporation
$124
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$83
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$65
GENZYME CORPORATION
$63
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$60
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$59
ABBVIE INC.
$57
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$55
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
PFIZER INC.
$50
Eisai Inc.
$49
Lilly USA, LLC
$46
SOBI, INC
$45
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
EMD Serono, Inc.
$37
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$31
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$25
Celgene Corporation
$24
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$22
GE HealthCare
$21
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$20
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$20
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$18
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$17
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$16
Exelixis Inc.
$16
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in medical oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Equivalent to $136 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Medical oncologists within 10 mi
75
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Stokoe is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Stokoe experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Stokoe performed 19,000 iron sucrose injection (venofer) 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. Stokoe receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Stokoe received a total of $77,266 from 45 companies across 203 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. Stokoe's costs compare to other medical oncologists in Plano?
Dr. Stokoe's average Medicare payment per service is $11. 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. Stokoe) 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 →
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