Quick answers
- Does Carol Parks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol Parks 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 Carol Parks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 751 services for Carol Parks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol Parks's NPI number?
- 1538116132. 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 Carol Parks, 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 751 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)144 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)120 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)75 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)59 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)53 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Diabetes39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol Parks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 Luttrell StOxford, AL 36203 (256) 470‑9998
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol Parks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Health Care Authority of the City of Oxford, Alabama2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Health Care Authority of the City of Oxford, Alabama
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538116132 |
| 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
- 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