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DR. PRESTON JEREMY SPARKS DO
NPI 1609187889
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Augusta, GA

Active since June 23, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-8623 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2025, Sep 21, 2022, Aug 22, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Preston Jeremy Sparks Do NPPES

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

DR. PRESTON JEREMY SPARKS DO (NPI 1609187889) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (GA69904) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609187889
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PRESTON JEREMY SPARKSCredential: DO
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912-5867
Mailing Address300 Hospital RoadFort Gordon, GA 30905
Phone(706) 721-8623
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSArizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western UniversityGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1609187889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · GA69904
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 66904 (GA)
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · Phone (210) 916-2412
Location 2900 Gordon AveThomasville, GA 31792-6613 · Phone (229) 226-0125 · Fax (229) 226-0195
Location 31003 Chafee AveAugusta, GA 30904-5867 · Phone (706) 721-8937 · Fax (706) 721-7508

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Preston Jeremy Sparks Do 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 ID8628378304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220906000328
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Preston Sparks reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Au Medical Associates Inc
Same address
Multi-Specialty
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841230620 (706) 721-2273
Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC
140 mi
Surgery
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 487 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356630990 (855) 709-4535
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
140 mi
Family Medicine
11685 ALPHARETTA HWY, SUITE 300
Roswell, GA 30076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922405729 (678) 325-6611

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$164.04 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. TOYA HESTER KELLEY MD
Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-3157
DR. JACK BRADLEY ELLIS D.O.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
SAMI MOHAMMED ALSHEHRY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2411
LUIS ALBERTO VELASQUEZ ZARATE M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2771
DR. BRYAN RICHARD BROACH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
JANELLE MCGILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
DR. KAYLA ASHLEY SHAHBAZIAN DO
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
ROSA MARIA LOPEZ RINCON
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 446-5836

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 Preston Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preston Sparks is 1609187889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2010.

Where is Preston Sparks located?

Preston Sparks practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-8623.

What is Preston Sparks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Preston Sparks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preston 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Preston Sparks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Preston Sparks reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Au Medical Associates Inc (Augusta, GA), Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC (Atlanta, GA) and Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Roswell, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Preston Sparks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Preston Sparks accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health list Preston 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 Preston Sparks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Preston Sparks is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preston Sparks was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.