DR. MARY L SPARKES MD
Prescription History 1891737441
Emergency Medicine in Savannah, GA
What does Dr. Sparkes prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sparkes wrote 452 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (albuterol sulfate), with 37 prescriptions for 18 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Sparkes prescribes.
Medications 25 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 37 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $41.41 per fill, versus $28.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 31 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $5.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 31 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 27% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $15.78 per fill, versus $13.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $8.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 24% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $5.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 20 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $6.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 19 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $9.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $7.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $29.04 per fill, versus $32.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $12.74 per fill, versus $13.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 16 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $9.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.10 per fill, versus $22.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $8.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 15 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.70 per fill, versus $3.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $6.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.43 per fill, versus $3.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 19% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $7.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 14% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $7.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 12 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 28% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $42.24 per fill, versus $11.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 17% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $995.83 per fill, versus $1,269.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 14% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $24.96 per fill, versus $15.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $6.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Sparkes wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $10.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Sparkes’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sparkes prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sparkes's most prescribed medications were Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (37), Amlodipine Besylate (31) and Gabapentin (31).
How does Dr. Sparkes's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sparkes prescribes 25 less often than the typical Georgia prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sparkes prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Georgia prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
