JS
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sparks, Internist in Burlington, NC?
Dr. Jeffrey Sparks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sparks completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sparks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sparks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sparks’s office at (336) 538-1234.
Where did Dr. Sparks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Med Center
Is Dr. Sparks board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Sparks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sparks speak?
Dr. Sparks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sparks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sparks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sparks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Sparks perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Sparks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sparks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Sparks accept my insurance?
Dr. Sparks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 538-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sparks accept in Burlington, NC?
Dr. Sparks in Burlington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
HealthTeam Advantage (NC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Sparks' office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Sparks' Primary Practice
1234 Huffman Mill Rd
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-1234
What is Dr. Sparks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sparks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811958168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sparks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sparks
What is Dr. Jeffrey Sparks's specialty?
Dr. Sparks is a Internist near Burlington, NC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Sparks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jeffrey Sparks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sparks is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Jeffrey Sparks accepting new patients in Burlington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Sparks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Sparks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sparks's office at (336) 538-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Sparks?
Please contact Dr. Sparks's office at (336) 538-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Sparks have?
Dr. Jeffrey Sparks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Internist Near Burlington, NC
FA
Pulmonologist
Accepting patientsDr. Fuad Aleskerov, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Burlington, NC
CS
Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Christopher Schumann, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Burlington, NC
AI
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Arinze Ikeme, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Burlington, NC