2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1952396426 FNP
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PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in MARYVILLE, Tennessee. 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
975
Medicare Part D claims · 272 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.6K
106 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 975 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.3/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
975
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$3.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2005

NPI 1952396426

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

975 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

98.3/100 15.200000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 616 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY, MARYVILLE, TN, 37801, with a listed phone of (865) 273-0008. NPI 1952396426 was issued on 09/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SPARKMAN 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 975 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 272 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $240K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

616 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
MARYVILLE, TN 37801

Provider Details

NPI 1952396426
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP 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.

ALLERGY, ASTHMA, IMMUNOLOGY CENTER - TY PRINCE, PLLC
MARYVILLE, TN

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.6K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 975 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.

975
Total Claims
$240K
Total Drug Cost
272
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,931
Total Day Supply
55,694
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$209K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 89, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP 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
Fluticasone Propionate
156
Montelukast Sodium
135
Azelastine Hcl
126
Ipratropium Bromide
97
Omeprazole
81
Famotidine
42
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
31
Epinephrine
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
26

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's 975 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's specialty?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MARYVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP.
How much does PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP wrote 975 Medicare Part D claims totaling $240K in drug costs for 272 beneficiaries.
What is PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's Medicare quality score?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP located?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP is located at 616 W LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY, MARYVILLE, TN, 37801. Phone: (865) 273-0008.
What is PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's NPI number?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952396426, issued on 09/12/2005.
Does PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $209K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP accept Medicare?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 975 Part D claims and 272 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's credentials?
PAULA SPARKMAN, FNP's NPI is 1952396426 with credentials FNP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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