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Dr. Mark Stokes, MD

Dr. Mark Stokes, MD

Florence, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stokes, Ophthalmologist in Florence, SC?

    Dr. Mark Stokes, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stokes graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stokes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stokes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stokes’s office at (843) 669-4156.

    Where did Dr. Stokes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Wills Eye Hosp, Ophthalmology; Shands Jacksonville Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Stokes board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Stokes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Stokes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Stokes treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Retinopathy of Prematurity
    • Premature Babies
    • Retinal Disorder
    • ROP
    • Premature Retinopathy
    • Retinal Disease in Premature Babies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Stokes perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Stokes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
    • Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
    • Entropion Repair with Suture
    • Eyelid Turning In Repair
    • Chalazion Removal
    • Extensive Ectropion Repair
    • Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Blepharoptosis Repair
    • Droopy Eyelid Surgery
    • Levator Resection for Ptosis
    • Upper Eyelid Reduction
    • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
    • Suture Entropion Correction
    • Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
    • Entropion Repair
    • Inward Eyelid Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Repair
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Meibomian Cyst Removal
    • Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
    • Tarsal Strip Operation
    • Lower Eyelid Repair
    • Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
    • Levator Resection
    • Eyelid Lift Surgery
    • Ptosis Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
    • 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
    • 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
    • 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
    • 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
    • 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
    • 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Tear Duct Opening Procedure
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Lacrimal Punctum Incision
    • Punctal Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Opening
    • Tear Duct Snip

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
    • Probing of Tear Duct
    • Anesthesia
    • Nasolacrimal duct probing
    • Blocked tear duct procedure
    • Tear duct irrigation
    • Blocked tear duct treatment
    • Lacrimal duct probing

    CPT Codes:

    • 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
    • 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Skin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Biopsy
    • Lid Margin Biopsy
    • Eyelid Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Facial Lesion Excision
    • Ear Lesion Removal
    • Eyelid Lesion Surgery
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Does Dr. Stokes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stokes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 669-4156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stokes accept in Florence, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Stokes' office located?

    Dr. Mark Stokes' Primary Practice

    367 W Evans St

    Florence, SC 29501

    (843) 669-4156

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    Dr. Mark Stokes' Practice 2

    602 E Cheves St

    Florence, SC 29506

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    What is Dr. Stokes's NPI number?An 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 1013910595.

    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. Mark Stokes's specialty?

    Dr. Stokes is a Ophthalmologist near Florence, SC. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Stokes to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Stokes is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center, MUSC Health University Medical Center, McLeod Health Loris 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

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    Is Mark Stokes accepting new patients in Florence, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Mark Stokes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stokes's office at (843) 669-4156 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Stokes?

    Please contact Dr. Stokes's office at (843) 669-4156 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Stokes have?

    Dr. Mark Stokes is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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