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Dennis A. Sparks Sr., MD

Works at hospitals in La Grange, KY · Louisville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Dennis A. Sparks Sr., MD is a family doctor at 2831 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Suite B, Louisville, KY 40220. Phone: (502) 491-6963. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dennis A. Sparks Sr. had 214 Original Medicare patients and 2,637 services. NPI 1629076153. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2831 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Suite B, Louisville, KY 40220 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (502) 491‑6963
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Baptist Health La Grange, Baptist Health Louisville
  • Group practice: Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine · graduated 1985 (41 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dennis A. Sparks Sr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Dennis A. Sparks Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis A. Sparks Sr. 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 Dennis A. Sparks Sr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 214 Original Medicare patients and 2,637 services for Dennis A. Sparks Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dennis A. Sparks Sr.'s NPI number?
1629076153. 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 Dennis A. Sparks Sr., 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 patients214
Services billed to Medicare2,637
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)772 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)366 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)318 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)114 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)90 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Dennis A. Sparks Sr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis A. Sparks Sr. 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.

  • Baptist Health La GrangeLa Grange, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180138
  • Baptist Health LouisvilleLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180130

Practice locations

Addresses where Dennis A. Sparks Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dennis A. Sparks Sr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Louisville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629076153
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians