Active NPI 1558353177 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John C Sparks , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Conroe, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Sparks, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Conroe, TX. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1986, Dr. Sparks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1020 RIVERWOOD CT STE 340.

Dr. Sparks accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1020 Riverwood Ct Ste 340

Conroe, TX 773042975

Telephone 9365392663

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Center For Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Facility NPI 1962572602

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Conroe, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +8.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Conroe, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sparks (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Conroe Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,179	188	$5.00	$0.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	493	206	$158.74	$64.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	360	209	$113.00	$80.27
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	355	69	$175.00	$72.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	329	222	$164.00	$114.17
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	230	175	$52.00	$27.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	132	108	$62.00	$35.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	122	122	$264.00	$149.06
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	119	84	$78.00	$41.59
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	118	84	$61.00	$31.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	116	85	$53.00	$29.89
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	83	72	$285.00	$159.90
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	64	$57.00	$30.55
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	32	$2680.00	$1137.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	15	$2681.00	$1139.61
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	13	$115.00	$49.79
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$70.00	$34.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,702	140	$5.00	$1.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	373	202	$113.00	$86.09
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	328	165	$154.18	$67.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	292	215	$164.00	$122.36
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	290	200	$53.00	$32.42
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	245	193	$52.00	$30.16
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	182	44	$175.00	$73.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	156	156	$264.00	$158.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	137	92	$78.00	$44.95
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	133	92	$61.00	$34.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	57	$57.00	$33.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	58	56	$2680.00	$1196.71
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	29	23	$900.00	$703.43
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	18	$2681.00	$1223.87
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$380.00	$211.75
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	14	14	$90.00	$45.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$172.00	$107.26
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$2077.00	$1022.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,726	143	$5.00	$1.14
J7320 Hyaluronan or derivitive, genvisc 850, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,351	14	$74.16	$7.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	426	223	$113.00	$88.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	327	189	$155.84	$69.35
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	279	187	$53.00	$33.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	181	$164.00	$125.44
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	216	184	$52.00	$31.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$264.00	$163.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	112	79	$78.00	$46.52
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	105	81	$61.00	$34.85
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	66	$57.00	$34.12
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	63	45	$1400.00	$1212.50
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	45	45	$380.00	$216.21
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	41	29	$900.00	$744.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	34	$285.00	$176.57
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	32	31	$2680.00	$1238.72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	16	$2681.00	$1238.87
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	12	12	$90.00	$46.56
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	12	11	$177.00	$97.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q4177 Floweramnioflo, 0.1 cc	3,500	87	$200.00	$190.80
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,132	114	$5.00	$1.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	750	276	$113.00	$89.45
Q4162 Woundex flow, bioskin flow, 0.5 cc	705	95	$2117.80	$2117.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	302	179	$137.32	$63.42
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	295	145	$181.20	$97.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	162	$164.00	$125.73
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	233	169	$53.00	$33.29
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	195	168	$52.00	$30.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	147	147	$264.00	$164.16
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	129	91	$78.00	$44.83
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	124	93	$61.00	$33.89
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	88	68	$1400.00	$1219.00
Q4185 Cellesta flowable amnion (25 mg per cc); per 0.5 cc	69	12	$1761.57	$1761.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	56	$57.00	$33.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	25	$285.00	$178.35
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	24	$2680.00	$1255.95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$380.00	$203.65
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	18	13	$115.00	$55.26
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	16	$2681.00	$1257.45
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	16	16	$90.00	$46.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q4177 Floweramnioflo, 0.1 cc	5,500	110	$193.38	$187.93
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,300	125	$5.00	$1.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	654	277	$113.23	$73.96
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	512	228	$193.59	$96.49
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	270	190	$53.00	$32.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	248	192	$164.40	$107.33
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	184	160	$52.00	$29.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	173	173	$264.00	$161.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	114	79	$78.00	$43.22
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	109	79	$61.00	$32.76
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	98	82	$57.00	$32.20
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	74	50	$1400.00	$1155.53
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	38	37	$54.00	$37.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	27	$2680.00	$1349.19
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	24	$285.00	$144.19
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	14	11	$90.00	$44.63
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$2681.00	$1361.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$172.00	$105.68
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	12	11	$50.00	$27.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,817	156	$5.00	$1.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	412	231	$113.00	$71.92
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	410	196	$211.54	$97.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	308	227	$164.00	$105.20
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	293	197	$53.00	$30.69
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	248	198	$52.00	$27.99
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	187	39	$175.00	$79.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	176	176	$264.00	$157.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	145	87	$78.00	$40.51
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	137	86	$61.00	$31.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	69	$57.00	$28.82
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	69	54	$1400.00	$1040.95
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	38	37	$281.68	$138.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	32	$2680.00	$1336.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	27	$2681.00	$1337.06
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	24	23	$90.00	$37.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$172.00	$104.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,785	142	$5.00	$1.79
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,208	20	$41.52	$19.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	206	$113.00	$68.12
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	389	173	$221.59	$94.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	324	227	$164.00	$100.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	273	190	$53.00	$28.63
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	216	183	$52.00	$26.36
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	199	40	$175.00	$82.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	171	171	$264.00	$154.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	146	90	$78.00	$38.11
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	134	88	$61.00	$30.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	77	67	$57.00	$27.05
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	25	$2681.00	$1286.83
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	25	24	$90.00	$34.37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	25	$2680.00	$1285.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$172.00	$100.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,783	148	$5.00	$1.80
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,435	37	$67.57	$29.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	252	$113.00	$69.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	433	166	$163.63	$65.51
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	342	54	$175.00	$84.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	291	216	$164.00	$102.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	280	204	$53.00	$28.69
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	234	200	$52.00	$26.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	175	175	$264.00	$157.37
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	125	87	$78.00	$38.88
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	114	86	$61.00	$30.57
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	110	71	$236.54	$102.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	60	56	$57.00	$27.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$2680.00	$1317.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	28	26	$55.00	$2.94
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$2681.00	$1317.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$172.00	$103.63
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	14	11	$52.00	$27.25
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	11	$381.00	$57.65
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$1061.00	$369.84
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	11	11	$90.00	$35.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-01

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX H7351

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

096941201 (TX)

Secondary Practice Locations

500 N Kobayashi Ste C

Webster, TX 775984722

Phone: 2818163092

600 N Kobayashi Ste 110

Webster, TX 775984841

Phone: 2813381701

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. James Westmoreland , MD PA

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1104818897

MDPA

Dr. Howard Crockett , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1730274440

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2026

Registered at 1020 RIVERWOOD CT STE 340, CONROE, TX 773042975 (Tel: 9365392663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 58538, WEBSTER, TX 775988538

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2020

Registered at 1020 RIVERWOOD CT., #340, CONROE, TX 77304 (Tel: 9365392663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2020

Registered at 1020 RIVERWOOD CT., #340, CONROE, TX 77304 (Tel: 9365392663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 24, 2020

Recorded as JOHN SPARKS, M.D.

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NPI Profile Active February 07, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 07, 2014

Registered at 1501 RIVER POINTE DR, SUITE 100, CONROE, TX 773042860 (Tel: 9365392663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 07, 2014

Registered at 1501 RIVER POINTE DR, SUITE 100, CONROE, TX 773042860 (Tel: 9365392663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 07, 2014

Recorded as JOHN SPARKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 07, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #H7351 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558353177

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 19, 2005

Last Update: May 01, 2026

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 58538

Webster, TX 775988538

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