Quick answers
- Does Kristen L. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen L. 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 Kristen L. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 114 Original Medicare patients and 251 services for Kristen L. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen L. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1508954827. 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 Kristen L. 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 | 114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 251 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 53 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression68%
- High cholesterol52%
- High blood pressure47%
- Diabetes27%
- Arthritis25%
Hospitals where Kristen L. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen L. 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.
- Central Maine Medical CenterLewiston, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200024
- Northern Light A R Gould HospitalPresque Isle, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200018
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200033
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen L. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 149 N StWaterville, ME 04901 (207) 872‑1000
- 268 Stillwater AveBangor, ME 04401 (207) 973‑6100
- 300 Main StLewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795‑0111
- 35 Medical Ctr PkwyAugusta, ME 04330 (207) 621‑1000
- 420 Franklin StRumford, ME 04276 (207) 369‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen L. Sparks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mainegeneral Medical Center555 clinicians in the group
- Central Maine Medical Center342 clinicians in the group
- Acadia Hospital Corp.85 clinicians in the group
- Rumford Hospital39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Waterville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterville, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mainegeneral Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508954827 |
| 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