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LAUREN SYLVIA SPARKS FNP-C
NPI 1255004834
Nurse Practitioner in Morganton, NC

Active since July 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
302 PITTS STREET, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 608-2016 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2022, Jul 29, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Lauren Sylvia Sparks Fnp-c NPPES

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

LAUREN SYLVIA SPARKS FNP-C (NPI 1255004834) is an individual nurse practitioner in Morganton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5014651) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255004834
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN SYLVIA SPARKSCredential: FNP-C
Location Address302 PITTS STREETMorganton, NC 28655
Mailing Address37 Sagebrush DrMarion, NC 28752-6708 · (828) 460-5090
Phone(828) 608-2016
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1255004834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5014651
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 5014651 (NC)
302 PITTS STREET, Morganton, NC 28655
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lauren Sylvia Sparks Fnp-c 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 ID3375903982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230714000176
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340087
Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28655 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

LINDSEY M MICHAELS FNP
Family Medicine
302 PITTS STREET
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 608-2016
SILVER CREEK FAMILY PRACTICE, PLLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
302 PITTS STREET
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 608-2016
AMBER KAYLOR
Nurse Practitioner
302 PITTS STREET
MORGANTON, NC 28655
Burke County (828) 442-8541

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 Lauren Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Sparks is 1255004834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2021.

Where is Lauren Sparks located?

Lauren Sparks practices at 302 Pitts Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The listed phone number is (828) 608-2016.

What is Lauren Sparks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Lauren Sparks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Sparks 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.

What insurance does Lauren Sparks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Lauren Sparks 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 Lauren Sparks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Sparks is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and The Mcdowell Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Sparks was last updated on December 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.