DR. CHRIS ALAN SPARKMAN M.D.
NPI 1073618104
Family Medicine in Shenandoah, TX

Q: What is Chris Sparkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Sparkman is 1073618104. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Q: What is Chris Sparkman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Sparkman was last updated on October 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 45D2178313 · Waiver

10.07/100

CMS Quality Rating

121 VISION PARK BLVD STE 110, SHENANDOAH, TX 77384(936) 224-4976(832) 995-5874 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2021, Aug 19, 2021, Apr 25, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Chris Alan Sparkman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRIS ALAN SPARKMAN M.D. (NPI 1073618104) is an individual family medicine provider in Shenandoah, Texas, licensed in Texas (L5571) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 29, 2028, and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073618104

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRIS ALAN SPARKMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address121 VISION PARK BLVD STE 110Shenandoah, TX 77384-3027

Mailing Address150 Pine Forest Dr Ste 703The Woodlands, TX 77384-5317 · (936) 273-2016 · Fax (936) 273-2018

Phone(936) 224-4976

Fax(832) 995-5874

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2021

✔ NPI 1073618104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L5571

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License L5571 (TX)

121 VISION PARK BLVD STE 110, Shenandoah, TX 77384

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1123 Vision Park BlvdShenandoah, TX 77384-3001 · Phone (832) 878-5578

Location 29182 Six Pines DrThe Woodlands, TX 77380-3606 · Phone (936) 224-4976 · Fax (832) 995-5874

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chris Alan Sparkman M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991609265

PECOS Enrollment IDI20031120000148

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2178313

Chris Sparkman MD PA · Shenandoah, TX

Active · expires Jan 29, 2028

CLIA Number45D2178313

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateJanuary 30, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 29, 2028

Laboratory DirectorChris A. Sparkman

Laboratory Phone(832) 878-5578

Laboratory LocationChris Sparkman MD PA121 Vision Park Blvd Ste 110, Shenandoah, TX 77384

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

722 services79 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

555 services201 patients

Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 99458

This service involves analyzing your vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, remotely collected over a month. Each additional 20 minutes spent on management refers to extra time spent reviewing, interpreting your data, and planning your care. It's a critical part of ensuring your wellbeing.

119 services25 patients

Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457

This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.

115 services37 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

95 services47 patients

Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454

This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.

81 services24 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

56 services20 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

42 services42 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

36 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

25 services25 patients

Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment 99453

Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters involves using special equipment to track vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure from a distance. The initial set-up includes installing the device and teaching the patient how to use it correctly for accurate readings.

23 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

15 services12 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450774

Location17080 Red Oak DriveHouston, TX 77090 · Harris County

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77384 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

10.07/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

33.59

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

45%1,370 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

72%511 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

43%511 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 20

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

5 suppliers18 claims56 services$6.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers27 claims27 services$34.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers14 claims14 services$75.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers14 claims42 services$29.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers13 claims77 services$17.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers13 claims77 services$13.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers25 claims25 services$49.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers12 claims12 services$11.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers43 claims250 services$1.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers13 claims13 services$11.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier53 claims53 services$40.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers45 claims45 services$28.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier16 claims16 services$34.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar E0940

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$12.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers23 claims23 services$66.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers162 claims162 services$13.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers144 claims144 services$5.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$198.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHRIS SPARKMAN MD PA

Family Medicine

121 VISION PARK BLVD STE 110
SHENANDOAH, TX 77384

Montgomery County (936) 224-4976

MRS. KARINA RODRIGUEZ

Nurse Practitioner

121 VISION PARK BLVD STE 110
SHENANDOAH, TX 77384

Montgomery County (936) 224-4976

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chris Sparkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Sparkman is 1073618104. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2006.

Where is Chris Sparkman located?

Chris Sparkman practices at 121 Vision Park Blvd Ste 110, Shenandoah, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (936) 224-4976.

What is Chris Sparkman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Chris Sparkman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Sparkman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Does Chris Sparkman hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2178313) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 29, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Chris Sparkman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Chris Sparkman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Chris Sparkman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chris Sparkman is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Sparkman was last updated on October 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

About Dr. Chris Alan Sparkman M.d. NPPES

NPPES Registry Identity

Specialties & Licenses 2

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare Enrollment Status

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Certificate of Waiver · 45D2178313

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Reported Quality Measures

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 20

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

What is Chris Sparkman's NPI number?

Where is Chris Sparkman located?

What is Chris Sparkman's specialty?

Is Chris Sparkman enrolled in Medicare?

Does Chris Sparkman hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

What insurance does Chris Sparkman accept?

Is Chris Sparkman affiliated with any hospitals?

When was this NPI record last updated?

Certificate of Waiver 45D2178313