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Active NPI 1376837872 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Sparks , MD

Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Sparks, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Dr. Sparks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 7TH AVE. SOUTH.

Dr. Sparks is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 7th Ave. South
Lowder Suite 300

Birmingham, AL 35233

Telephone 2056389688

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 28.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
121 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sparks (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-01
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX BP10041441

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0120X

State License AL 43082

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License MI 4301115111

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas Medical Board Physician In Training
559681 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053807388

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Ammons , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114531852

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Michael Berger , MD, PhD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1417362583

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Robert Russell , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1477600328

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Laura Stafman , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1497198220

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Muhammad Ba'ath , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1790036648

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2022

Registered at 1600 7TH AVE. SOUTH, LOWDER SUITE 300, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (Tel: 2056389688)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2022

Surgery (License #43082 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2019

Registered at 555 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROY HILL WING, 1526, TORONTO, ON M5G 1X8 (Tel: 4168137212)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2019

Registered at 555 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ROY HILL WING, 1526, TORONTO, ON M5G 1X8

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2018

Registered at 1540 E HOSPITAL DRIVE, 4-807 MOTT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 (Tel: 7347644151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2018

Registered at 1540 E HOSPITAL DRIVE, 4-972 CS MOTT, ANN ARBOR, MI 481094211

NPI Profile Active June 02, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2011

Registered at 2401 S. 31ST STREET, C410A, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, TEXAS A&M-SCOTT & WHITE, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242366)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2011

Registered at 204 VESTAVIA CIR, VESTAVIA, AL 352161328 (Tel: 3363915866)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 02, 2011

Recorded as ERIC SPARKS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2011

Surgery (License #BP10041441 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376837872
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2011
Last Update: April 01, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

555 University Avenue, Roy Hill Wing, 1526

Toronto, ON M5G 1X8

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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