Christopher Sparrow, MD
NPI 1457647810 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Sparrow, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1457647810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457647810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036146682 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,575 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,222 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 425 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 257 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 233 | $75 |
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 222 | $11 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 790 | 240 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 705 | 168 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 573 | 143 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 498 | 151 |
| Furosemide | 393 | 136 |
| Carvedilol | 368 | 118 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 257 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$631 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-12-19
- Certified
- 2025-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Sparrow's NPI number?
- Christopher Sparrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457647810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Sparrow's specialty?
- Christopher Sparrow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Sparrow located?
- Christopher Sparrow's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is Christopher Sparrow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Sparrow is (314) 362-1700.
- Does Christopher Sparrow accept Medicare?
- Christopher Sparrow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Sparrow's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Sparrow's NPI (1457647810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.