2026 NPPES data Emergency Registered Nurse NPI 1790794717 ARNP
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LINDA SPARKS, ARNP

Emergency Registered Nurse in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
65
Medicare Part D claims · Emergency Registered Nurse avg: 710
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LINDA SPARKS, ARNP filed 65 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Registered Nurse in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, prescribing 83% generic.

65
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

65 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LINDA SPARKS, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2006

NPI 1790794717

Primary specialty

Emergency Registered Nurse

Niche

4,284 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

65 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 710

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Emergency Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Emergency Registered Nurse share within Kentucky

1. Emergency Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Registered Nurse share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Registered Nurse) — 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).

LINDA SPARKS, ARNP is a Emergency Registered Nurse provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1790794717. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LINDA SPARKS, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Registered Nurse provider holding ARNP credentials at 5502 SAXON BLVD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219, with a listed phone of (502) 966-0327. NPI 1790794717 was issued on 08/07/2006. 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 65 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Emergency Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,284 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 710 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

5502 SAXON BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40219

Provider Details

NPI 1790794717
Specialty Emergency Registered Nurse
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINDA SPARKS, ARNP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 65 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

65
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
73
Total Day Supply
2,031
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$977

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
11
Levetiracetam
11
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Emergency Registered Nurse Overview

How LINDA SPARKS, ARNP fits within the Emergency Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

4,284
Emergency Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Emergency Registered Nurse
710
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's 65 claims are below the specialty average of 710.

Nearby Emergency Registered Nurse Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Emergency Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's specialty?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP specializes in Emergency Registered Nurse and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does LINDA SPARKS, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA SPARKS, ARNP wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA SPARKS, ARNP located?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP is located at 5502 SAXON BLVD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219. Phone: (502) 966-0327.
What is LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's NPI number?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790794717, issued on 08/07/2006.
Does LINDA SPARKS, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 4,284 Emergency Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Emergency Registered Nurse provider writes 710 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA SPARKS, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Levetiracetam, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA SPARKS, ARNP accept Medicare?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 65 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's credentials?
LINDA SPARKS, ARNP's NPI is 1790794717 with credentials ARNP. 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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