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MS. KAREN COOPER SPARKS MSN, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1871005694
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Temple, TX

Active since November 02, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S. 31ST ST, DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, AND PACING, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-1084(254) 724-5561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2024, Dec 20, 2021, Nov 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Karen Cooper Sparks Msn, Agacnp-bc NPPES

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

MS. KAREN COOPER SPARKS MSN, AGACNP-BC (NPI 1871005694) is an individual acute care provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP135683) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871005694
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAREN COOPER SPARKSCredential: MSN, AGACNP-BC
Location Address2401 S. 31ST ST, DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY, ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, AND PACINGTemple, TX 76508
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371 · Fax (254) 215-9722
Phone(254) 724-1084
Fax(254) 724-5561
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1871005694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP135683
2401 S. 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Cooper Msn, Agacnp-bc

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

Ms. Karen Cooper Sparks Msn, Agacnp-bc 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 ID7315203726
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171116002987
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 2

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.
75 services54 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.
73 services70 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 4

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

JENNIFER MCDANIEL R.N.
Registered Nurse (Pediatrics)
2401 S. 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MICHELLE FAULKNER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 S. 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
DONGXIA FENG M.D.
Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Cardiology)
2401 S. 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
EMILY AUSTIN KRUEGER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 S. 31ST ST, MAIL STOP: MS01-161B
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-8797

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 Karen Sparks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Sparks is 1871005694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2017. The provider is also known as Karen Cooper Msn, Agacnp-Bc.

Where is Karen Sparks located?

Karen Sparks practices at 2401 S. 31st St Division Of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, And Pacing, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-1084.

What is Karen Sparks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Karen Sparks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen 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.

Is Karen Sparks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Sparks is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Sparks was last updated on August 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.