Quick answers
- Does Nathaniel T. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathaniel 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 Nathaniel T. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 322 services for Nathaniel T. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathaniel T. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1720602295. 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 Nathaniel 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 | 137 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 322 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)118 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)64 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)14 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- COPD48%
- Depression47%
Hospitals where Nathaniel T. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathaniel 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.
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250004
- Red Bay HospitalRed Bay, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 011302
- Tishomingo Health Services IncIuka, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250002
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathaniel T. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1777 Curtis Dr, Iuka HospitalIuka, MS 38852 (662) 423‑6051
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathaniel T. Sparks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tishomingo Health Services, Inc.26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Iuka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iuka, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tishomingo Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720602295 |
| 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