Quick answers
- Does Aaron T. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Aaron T. 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 Aaron T. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 77 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Aaron T. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aaron T. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1619363918. 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 Aaron T. 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)26 services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)25 services
- Harvest of vein using an endoscope (33508)24 services
- Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts (33518)11 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure73%
- Atrial fibrillation64%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
Hospitals where Aaron T. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aaron T. 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.
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
- Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220070
- Tufts Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220116
Practice locations
Addresses where Aaron T. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111 (617) 636‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aaron T. Sparks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center Inc97 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619363918 |
| 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