2026 NPPES data Medical Biochemical Genetics NPI 1881798445 MD
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Susan Sparks, MD

Medical Biochemical Genetics in Richmond, Virginia.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22 in Medical Biochemical Genetics, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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What the federal data shows

Susan Sparks, MD is a Medical Biochemical Genetics in Richmond, Virginia, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Susan Sparks, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Susan Sparks, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2006

NPI 1881798445

Primary specialty

Medical Biochemical Genetics

Rare

22 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Medical Biochemical Genetics compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers
Behavior Technician - 5.2%Behavior Technician5.2%Clinical Social Worker - 5.1%Clinical Social Worker5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.6%Physical Therapist4.6%Pharmacist - 4.5%Pharmacist4.5%Professional Counselor - 4%Professional Counselor4%Medical Biochemical Genetics - 0%Medical Biochemical Genetics0%
Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Biochemical Genetics. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Susan Sparks, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Biochemical Genetics provider holding MD credentials at 1000 E BROAD ST, Richmond, VA, 23219, with a listed phone of (804) 828-2467. NPI 1881798445 was issued on 09/12/2006.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Medical Biochemical Genetics providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Medical Biochemical Genetics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 22 enrolled providers across 14 states and an average of 29 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

1000 E BROAD ST
Richmond, VA 23219

Provider Details

NPI 1881798445
Specialty Medical Biochemical Genetics
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Susan Sparks, MD 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.

Mcv Associated Physicians
Richmond, VA

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

Medical Biochemical Genetics Overview

How Susan Sparks, MD fits within the Medical Biochemical Genetics landscape nationally.

22
Medical Biochemical Genetics Providers in US
14
States with Medical Biochemical Genetics
29
Avg Claims per Provider

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Biochemical Genetics peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Susan Sparks, MD's specialty?
Susan Sparks, MD specializes in Medical Biochemical Genetics and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
Where is Susan Sparks, MD located?
Susan Sparks, MD is located at 1000 E BROAD ST, Richmond, VA, 23219. Phone: (804) 828-2467.
What is Susan Sparks, MD's NPI number?
Susan Sparks, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881798445, issued on 09/12/2006.
How many Medical Biochemical Genetics providers are there in the US?
There are 22 Medical Biochemical Genetics providers across 14 states in the US. The average Medical Biochemical Genetics provider writes 29 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Susan Sparks, MD accept Medicare?
Susan Sparks, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Susan Sparks, MD's credentials?
Susan Sparks, MD's NPI is 1881798445 with credentials MD. 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.