Matthew Sparks, MD
NPI 1487754024 · Nephrology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Sparks, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1487754024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487754024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-4947 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
280 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 103 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 52 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 48 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $91 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-24
- Last updated
- 2012-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Sparks's NPI number?
- Matthew Sparks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487754024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Sparks's specialty?
- Matthew Sparks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Sparks located?
- Matthew Sparks's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Matthew Sparks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Sparks is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Matthew Sparks accept Medicare?
- Matthew Sparks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Sparks's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Sparks's NPI (1487754024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.