Carisa Sparks, FNP
Carisa Sparks is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Huntsville, AL with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carisa Sparks, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Huntsville, AL. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2012), she has been practicing for over 14 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4810 Whitesport Cir Sw Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-7420
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.64/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
273
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
302
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,035
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $250k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$245 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Carisa Sparks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 29, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Carisa Sparks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carisa Sparks for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Huntsville 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 Carisa Sparks
Dr. Sparks is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Huntsville, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 880-0450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carisa Sparks
Practice Location
4810 Whitesport Cir Sw Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-7420
Mailing Address
4810 Whitesport Cir Sw Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-7420
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