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Dr. John K. Stokes, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1995)

1600 W 38th Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731

(512) 324-3580

Dr. John K. Stokes, MD is a spine surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. John K. Stokes, MD is affiliated with Ascension, THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER, Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis and SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS.

Office Locations

Ascension

1004 West 32nd Street #200
Austin, TX 78705

(512) 324-3580

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1600 W 38th Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731

(512) 324-3580

(512) 324-3581

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. John K. Stokes, MD had a list price for neck X-ray, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
doctor visit	306
spinal procedures	216
X-rays	188

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	13
bone marrow tests	13
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	335
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	219
X-rays	176

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	290
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	229
X-rays	174

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	323
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	296
X-rays	233

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	245
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	230
X-rays	171

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	266
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	273
X-rays	199

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	235
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	257
X-rays	207

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	246
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	225
X-rays	176

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	209
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	244
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	260
X-rays	184

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	194
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	182
X-rays	112

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Austin, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
aspiration	13
bone marrow tests	13
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	263
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	229
X-rays	174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John K. Stokes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. John K. Stokes, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John K. Stokes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER

Ascension Texas Spine and Scoliosis

SETON FAMILY OF DOCTORS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John K. Stokes, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John K. Stokes, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.	$1,182,489 Apache $213,112	Binary Plate, Tilock, Tilock MIS, Apache ALIF and PLIF $155,778	ACP, TILOCK, TILOCK MIS, ALIF PLIF $152,562	Anterior Cervical Plate $143,269	ACP, TILOCK, TILOCK MIS, ALIF, PLIF $139,851	Other $377,917
Stryker Corporation	$4,177 Tritanium $1,245	BONE SUBSTITUTES BIOLOGICS $870	Biomaterials $417	AVIATOR $417	ACCULIF $299	Other $929
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.	$1,242 COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY, 10MM $839	ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM $272	$130
NUVASIVE, INC.	$479 Pulse $186	XLIF $130	LessRay $13	$149
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$383 Spinal Implant $383
Other	$1,025 Thoracolumbar Therapies $129	PAIN MANAGEMENT $120	Neuro-Chronic Pain $85	Teligen $74	PRODISC L $56	Other $561

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$1,181,545
Food and Beverage	$5,249
Travel and Lodging	$2,131
Entertainment	$868

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD.

LDR Holding Corporation	2013	$209,245.20	Physician Covered Recipient	Common stock
SMV Scientific LLC	2016	$58,976.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Ownership units in company.
SMV Scientific LLC	2017	$58,976.00	Physician Covered Recipient	na
SMV Scientific LLC	2015	$58,860.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Ownership units in company.

Biography

Dr. John Stokes is an Austin, TX physician who specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He has indicated that his clinical interests include urgent care and emergency care. Dr. Stokes is affiliated with Ascension. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He is rated 3.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2013

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Stokes, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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