Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Sparks, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Temple, TX

  • NPI 1871005694
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2401 S. 31St St, Division of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Pacing
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 724-1084
fax (254) 724-5561
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP135683

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871005694. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
92
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,579
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 37 29 $61
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 32 $102
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 21 17 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Temple Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$708
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 9 $522.06
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $131.33
Pfizer INC. 2 $36.81
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $18.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$708

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
48
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$33,749
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 35 11 $33,366
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 13 0 $382

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Sparks's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Sparks practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Temple, TX.
Where does Dr. Karen Sparks practice?
Dr. Karen Sparks practices at 2401 S. 31St St, Temple, TX 76508. Office phone: 2547241084.
What is Dr. Karen Sparks's NPI?
Dr. Karen Sparks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871005694, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Sparks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Sparks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Sparks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.