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Dr. Keith Brian Sparkman , OD

Optometrist • Chattanooga, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Keith Sparkman, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Sparkman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1013 SPRING CREEK RD.

Dr. Sparkman does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1013 Spring Creek Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37412

Telephone 4238558288
Fax 4238554527
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Keith B Sparkman Facility NPI 1548467194

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +13.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
14.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sparkman (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Chattanooga Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
78 78 $120.00 $114.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $150.00 $135.20
92134 Imaging of retina
16 16 $75.00 $35.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
15 13 $69.00 $68.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TN ODT1603

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
3599732 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health
2240306
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
3088639
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad
410040394

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 28, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 28, 2008

Registered at 1013 SPRING CREEK RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412 (Tel: 4238558288)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2008

Registered at 1013 SPRING CREEK RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412 (Tel: 4238558288)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 28, 2008

Recorded as KEITH SPARKMAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2008

Optometrist (License #ODT1603 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700949989
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 18, 2006
Last Update: April 28, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1013 Spring Creek Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37412

Phone: 4238558288

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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