Quick answers
- Does Carisa F. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carisa F. 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 Carisa F. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 253 Original Medicare patients and 1,667 services for Carisa F. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carisa F. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1356689129. 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 Carisa F. 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 | 253 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,667 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)489 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)282 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)215 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)113 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Carisa F. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carisa F. 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.
- Crestwood Medical CenterHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010131
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Carisa F. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35801 (256) 882‑3100
- 400 Whitesport Dr SW, Suite 200Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 489‑3836
- 7900 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Suite 7Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 261‑3340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carisa F. Sparks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HH Health System Crestwood Physicians, LLC48 clinicians in the group
- Crestwood Physician Services, LLC36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HH Health System Crestwood Physicians, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356689129 |
| 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