Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth M. Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth M. 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 Elizabeth M. Sparks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 131 services for Elizabeth M. Sparks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth M. Sparks's NPI number?
- 1821761354. 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 Elizabeth M. 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 131 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)64 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)27 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%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes53%
- Anxiety43%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where Elizabeth M. Sparks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth M. 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.
- Blue Ridge Regional HospitalSpruce Pine, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341329
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth M. Sparks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 215 Skyview CirSpruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 673‑8409
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Spruce Pine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spruce Pine, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821761354 |
| 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