Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TN can see Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell, M.D. in person in Nashville or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 900dNPPES updated 2023-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
220 Athens Way Ste 104, Nashville, TN 37228-1351
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.8%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
66
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
58
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
539
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $55k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
116 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 4, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell
NPI records show Dr. Sparks-Bushnell as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 320-1155.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amanda Gaye Sparks-Bushnell
Practice Location
220 Athens Way Ste 104, Nashville, TN 37228-1351
Mailing Address
220 Athens Way Ste 104, Nashville, TN 37228-1351
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