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ERIC SPARKS M.D.
NPI 1376837872
Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since June 02, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 7TH AVE. SOUTH, LOWDER SUITE 300, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 638-9688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2019, Jun 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Eric Sparks M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC SPARKS M.D. (NPI 1376837872) is an individual surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Texas (BP10041441) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376837872
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameERIC SPARKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 7TH AVE. SOUTH, LOWDER SUITE 300Birmingham, AL 35233
Mailing Address555 University Avenue, Roy Hill Wing, 1526Toronto, ON M5G 1X8
Phone(205) 638-9688
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1376837872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10041441
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Pediatric SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0120X · License 43082 (AL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301115111 (MI)
1600 7TH AVE. SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Other Identifiers 1

Other559681TX · Texas Medical Board Physician In Training

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Eric Sparks 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 ID1355623653
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230124002812
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Eric Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Sparks is 1376837872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2011.

Where is Eric Sparks located?

Eric Sparks practices at 1600 7th Ave. South Lowder Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 638-9688.

What is Eric Sparks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Eric Sparks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric 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 Eric Sparks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Eric 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Sparks was last updated on April 1, 2022. 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.