Quick answers
- Does Tamala R. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tamala R. 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 Tamala R. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 880 services for Tamala R. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tamala R. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1265626691. 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 Tamala R. 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 880 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)258 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)250 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)238 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)52 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)30 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Tamala R. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tamala R. Sparks at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFort Payne, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010012
Practice locations
Addresses where Tamala R. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 713 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 35903 (256) 492‑4040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tamala R. Sparks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clinical Urology Associates, P.C.14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Gadsden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gadsden, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Clinical Urology Associates, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265626691 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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