2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1619429081
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KANSAS SPARKS

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
442
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576

What the federal data shows

KANSAS SPARKS filed 442 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

442
Part D claims, 2023

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KANSAS SPARKS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

442 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KANSAS SPARKS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2016

NPI 1619429081

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

442 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KANSAS SPARKS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1619429081 was issued on 11/01/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPARKS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 442 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1619429081
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/01/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KANSAS SPARKS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

442
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
893
Total Day Supply
25,398
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KANSAS SPARKS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
44
Amlodipine Besylate
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Levothyroxine Sodium
15
Lisinopril
13
Carvedilol
11
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KANSAS SPARKS fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

KANSAS SPARKS's 442 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SPARKS.

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KANSAS SPARKS's specialty?
KANSAS SPARKS specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does KANSAS SPARKS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KANSAS SPARKS wrote 442 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is KANSAS SPARKS located?
KANSAS SPARKS is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is KANSAS SPARKS's NPI number?
KANSAS SPARKS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619429081, issued on 11/01/2016.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KANSAS SPARKS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KANSAS SPARKS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KANSAS SPARKS accept Medicare?
KANSAS SPARKS appears in CMS Medicare data with 442 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KANSAS SPARKS's credentials?
KANSAS SPARKS's NPI is 1619429081. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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