Quick answers
- Does Tessa M. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tessa M. 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 Tessa M. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 139 services for Tessa M. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tessa M. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1275071516. 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 Tessa M. 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 139 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)64 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)22 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)16 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis36%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
- COPD22%
Hospitals where Tessa M. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tessa M. 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.
- North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterHarrison, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040017
- St Marys Regional Medical CenterRussellville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040041
Practice locations
Addresses where Tessa M. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 609 W Clark StJasper, AR 72641 (870) 446‑6740
- Hc 31 Box, Suite 310Deer, AR 72628 (870) 428‑5391
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tessa M. Sparks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275071516 |
| 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