Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Sparrow, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1487606844
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-6600
Mailing address
Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352555310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #25949

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487606844. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
167
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$11,559
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 37 35 $60
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 29 29 $65
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 24 24 $58
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 19 19 $83
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 19 18 $40
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 14 13 $59
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 13 13 $133
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 12 12 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 80 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Sparrow's medical specialty?
Dr. James Sparrow practices Anesthesiology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. James Sparrow practice?
Dr. James Sparrow practices at 619 19Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Office phone: 2059346600.
What is Dr. James Sparrow's NPI?
Dr. James Sparrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487606844, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Sparrow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Sparrow accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Sparrow commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.