Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carolyn Sparks, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Minneapolis, MN

  • NPI 1437230836
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2615 East Franklin Avenue, Ufp Smiley's Clinic
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 333-0770
fax (612) 359-0475
Mailing address
420 Delaware Street Se, University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #45486

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437230836. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
750
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$29,254
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 129 67 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 85 64 $125
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 61 53 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 61 53 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 56 43 $9
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 55 55 $128
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 53 49 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 53 49 $0
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 41 34 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 33 29 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 108 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,798
Patients
503
Total drug cost
$36,070
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lisinopril Generic 289 83 $4,989
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 274 79 $6,697
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 175 50 $2,229
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 167 44 $4,021
Simvastatin Generic 143 40 $2,797
Gabapentin Generic 101 22 $2,138
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 99 30 $2,062
Losartan Potassium Generic 94 32 $2,468
Omeprazole Generic 73 20 $1,508
Metformin Hcl Generic 71 27 $1,506

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carolyn Sparks's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Sparks practices Family Medicine Physician in Minneapolis, MN.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Sparks practice?
Dr. Carolyn Sparks practices at 2615 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Office phone: 6123330770.
What is Dr. Carolyn Sparks's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Sparks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437230836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Sparks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Sparks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.