Quick answers
- Does Kristan C. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristan C. Sparks accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristan C. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 186 services for Kristan C. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristan C. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1174723332. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kristan C. Sparks, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 186 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)69 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)63 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristan C. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 S Woodruff AveIdaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 524‑4552
- 524 N State StShelley, ID 83274 (208) 357‑5733
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristan C. Sparks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Parkway Eyecare P C3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Idaho Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho Falls, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Parkway Eyecare P C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174723332 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians