James Sparrow, MD
NPI 1487606844 · Anesthesiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Sparrow, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1487606844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487606844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25949 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
157 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 47 | $53 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 31 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 25 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 15 | $132 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 13 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 13 | $55 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Sparrow's NPI number?
- James Sparrow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487606844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Sparrow's specialty?
- James Sparrow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Sparrow located?
- James Sparrow's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is James Sparrow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Sparrow is (205) 934-6600.
- Does James Sparrow accept Medicare?
- James Sparrow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Sparrow's NPI active?
- Yes — James Sparrow's NPI (1487606844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.