Quick answers
- Does Neal I. Shparago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal I. Shparago 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 Neal I. Shparago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 539 Original Medicare patients and 886 services for Neal I. Shparago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal I. Shparago's NPI number?
- 1326121542. 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 Neal I. Shparago, 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 | 539 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 886 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)621 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)56 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)38 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)34 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Neal I. Shparago works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal I. Shparago 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.
- Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250102
- Mississippi Methodist Rehab CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 250152
- University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250001
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal I. Shparago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 N State St, Suite 500Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 352‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal I. Shparago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Foundation of Central Mississippi Inc272 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Foundation of Central Mississippi Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326121542 |
| 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