Quick answers
- Does Gerald A. Sparks Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald A. Sparks Jr. 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 Gerald A. Sparks Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 1,883 services for Gerald A. Sparks Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald A. Sparks Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1770533507. 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 Gerald A. Sparks Jr., 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,883 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)263 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)263 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)215 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) level (82947)196 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)138 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Gerald A. Sparks Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald A. Sparks Jr. 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 Baldwin InfirmaryBay Minette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010129
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald A. Sparks Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1903 Hand AveBay Minette, AL 36507
- 2305 Hand Ave, Suite 2Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 937‑7970
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald A. Sparks Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Minette Medical Arts Center PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770533507 |
| 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