ELLEN M SPARKS PA-C
NPI 1851601702
Physician Assistant in Eau Claire, WI

Q: What is Ellen Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Sparks is 1851601702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2010. The provider is also known as Ellen M Frick Pa-C.

Q: What is Ellen Sparks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Sparks was last updated on May 11, 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.

Active since October 13, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1221 WHIPPLE ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703(715) 838-5222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2023, Dec 27, 2022, Jul 21, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Ellen M Sparks Pa-c NPPES

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

ELLEN M SPARKS PA-C (NPI 1851601702) is an individual physician assistant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (5713) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851601702

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameELLEN M SPARKSCredential: PA-C

Location Address1221 WHIPPLE STEau Claire, WI 54703-5200

Mailing Address200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001 · (715) 838-5222

Phone(715) 838-5222

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20237 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2023

✔ NPI 1851601702 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 5713✔ Licensed in MT · 50363

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1221 WHIPPLE ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ellen M Frick Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15920 McIntyre StGolden, CO 80403-7445 · Phone (303) 949-1250

Location 23000 15th Ave SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5240 · Phone (406) 454-2171

Location 31720 Harding Ave Ste 1Eau Claire, WI 54701-4861 · Phone (715) 834-5511

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Ellen M Sparks Pa-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 ID7214112887

PECOS Enrollment IDI20221021000017

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

95 services60 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

39 services37 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

31 services23 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

25 services18 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Eau Claire, WI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number520070

Location1221 Whipple StEau Claire, WI 54703 · Eau Claire County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley

Critical Access Hospitals · Bloomer, WI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521314

Location1501 Thompson StBloomer, WI 54724 · Chippewa County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54703 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

$82.92 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.37 typical visit price

range $17.40 – $133.76

Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

43%161 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

41%414 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

98%1,133 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

93%1,255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

97%161 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

51%905 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

51%557 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 203 patients

89%203 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

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…

98%905 patients4/55-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…

17%905 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

26%905 patients

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

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

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

1 supplier24 claims24 services$84.48 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 20

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

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