Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Natasha Sparrow, D.O.

Neurology · Spokane, WA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
105 W 8TH AVE STE 318C, Spokane, WA 99204
5094746650
Registered in NPPES since 2012
NPI: 1326308339 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sparrow

Dr. Natasha Sparrow is a neurology specialist in Spokane, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sparrow performed 798 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sparrow received a total of $2,099 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 41 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sparrow is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 19% volume in WA $2,099 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
798
Medicare services
Top 19% in WA for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$98
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
VEEG monitoring, 12-26 hours with review
This procedure involves monitoring brain wave activity along with video recording for 12 to 26 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
141 $160 $590
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
121 $74 $368
EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours with review
This procedure records brain wave activity for 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
102 $78 $305
Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes
This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service.
78 $24 $92
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
76 $126 $515
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
71 $121 $446
Awake and drowsy EEG
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy.
62 $89 $334
EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes
This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes.
47 $64 $259
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 44 $147 $632
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
37 $50 $260
Video EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours
This procedure records brain wave activity while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report.
19 $101 $378
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,099
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $300/year across 7 years
Top 29% in WA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
41
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$487
2023
$262
2022
$14
2021
$53
2020
$69
2019
$51
2018
$1,162

Payments by company (2024)

UCB, Inc.
$159
NEUROPACE, INC.
$94
ABBVIE INC.
$93
SK Life Science, Inc.
$43
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$39
PFIZER INC.
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Neurelis, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$1,215
UCB, Inc.
$198
ABBVIE INC.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$99
NEUROPACE, INC.
$94
SK Life Science, Inc.
$86
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$77
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$51
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$43
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$27
Neurelis, Inc.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$24
Lilly USA, LLC
$21
Zogenix Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · APTIOM · Aimovig · EMGALITY · Fintepla · NOURIANZ · NURTEC ODT · QULIPTA · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · RYTARY · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VNS THERAPY SENTIVA MODEL 1000 GENERATOR · VNS Therapy
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

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29
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Sparrow is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in WA).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sparrow experienced with veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sparrow performed 141 veeg monitoring, 12-26 hours with review services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Sparrow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sparrow received a total of $2,099 from 14 companies across 41 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Sparrow's costs compare to other neurologists in Spokane?
Dr. Sparrow's average Medicare payment per service is $98. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Sparrow) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →