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AARON SPARKS
NPI 1619363918
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston, MA

Active since April 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
36.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02111(617) 636-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Aaron Sparks NPPES

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

AARON SPARKS (NPI 1619363918) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (283486) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619363918
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameAARON SPARKS
Location Address800 WASHINGTON STBoston, MA 02111-1552
Mailing Address800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111-1552
Phone(617) 636-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1619363918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 283486
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.
800 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA 02111
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Aaron Sparks 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 ID4981905890
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230620000717
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
26 services26 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
25 services25 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
24 services24 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Lowell General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lowell, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220063
Location295 Varnum AvenueLowell, MA 01854 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Melrose, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220070
Location585 Lebanon StreetMelrose, MA 02176 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02111 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

36.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality21.05
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities20
Cost75.57

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.

AARON DICKSTEIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 233
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5883
THOMAS E BIGELOW
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 450
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5857
SARAH MERRIMAN PERSING M.D.
Plastic Surgery
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
DR. SHARANYA MOHANTY M.D.
Internal Medicine
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5000
AFRAH SADIQ SAIT MOHAMMED M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (718) 629-7204
ADNAN SALIM QAMAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-5829
ALICIA SIGIA WU MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-1619
ZEANAARONEVAN ANDRES LUNA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Suffolk County (617) 636-8100

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 Aaron Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Sparks is 1619363918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2015.

Where is Aaron Sparks located?

Aaron Sparks practices at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111. The listed phone number is (617) 636-5000.

What is Aaron Sparks's specialty?

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

Is Aaron Sparks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron 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 Aaron Sparks accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Aaron 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 Aaron Sparks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aaron Sparks is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Melrosewakefield Healthcare and Tufts Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aaron Sparks was last updated on June 5, 2023. 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.