Dr Gerald J Sparks, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Hammond, LA

Dr Gerald J Sparks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Hammond, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 543-3600.

Dr Gerald J Sparks is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.021501) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477595932.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald J Sparks, MD
41676 Veterans Ave,
Hammond, LA 70403-1412
(985) 543-3600
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald J Sparks
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gerald J Sparks attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477595932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002959293
  • Enrollment ID: I20100210000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald J Sparks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477595932NPI-NPPES
1537993MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD.021501 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
North Oaks Medical Center, L L CHammond, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gerald J Sparks is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerald J Sparks, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Gerald J Sparks, MD
41676 Veterans Ave,
Hammond, LA 70403-1412

Ph: (985) 543-3600

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Family Medicine Doctors in Hammond, LA

Edmund Ogden Spiller, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1902 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-5800    Fax: 985-230-5859
Mark Stephen Daunis, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1900 S Morrison Blvd, Walk-in Clinic, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-5726    Fax: 985-230-5683
Nathan Hensler, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 42078 Veterans Ave Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-490-3070    Fax: 985-490-3082
Dr. Ryan Rhodes, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 201, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-7440    Fax: 985-230-7441
Michael Allen Drapcho, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1902 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-230-5800    Fax: 985-230-5859
Dr. Michael Dunn, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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Hugo Arturo Valdes, M.D.
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