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Dr. Gretchen Stokes, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Independence, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stokes, Family Medicine Specialist in Independence, MO?

    Dr. Gretchen Stokes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Independence, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stokes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stokes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stokes’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Stokes speak?

    Dr. Stokes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stokes typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stokes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stokes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stokes typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gretchen Stokes may include:

    Please contact Dr. Stokes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Stokes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stokes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stokes accept in Independence, MO?

    Dr. Stokes in Independence, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • FMH Benefit Services

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Stokes' office located?

    Dr. Gretchen Stokes' Primary Practice

    4721 S Cliff Ave Ste 200

    Independence, MO 64055

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    Dr. Gretchen Stokes' Practice 2

    19600 E 39th St S

    Independence, MO 64057

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    Dr. Gretchen Stokes' Practice 3

    111 NW Mock Ave

    Blue Springs, MO 64014

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    What is Dr. Stokes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stokes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649666546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stokes?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stokes

    What is Dr. Gretchen Stokes's specialty?

    Dr. Stokes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Independence, MO.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Gretchen Stokes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stokes is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center, Nkc Health, University Health Lakewood Medical Center, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Gretchen Stokes accepting new patients in Independence, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Gretchen Stokes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gretchen Stokes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stokes' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Stokes?

    Please contact Dr. Stokes' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Stokes' office located?

    Dr. Stokes' offices are located in Independence, MO and Blue Springs, MO.