SPARKS MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SPARKS MEDICAL FOUNDATION is an organization registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1740238823, based in Fort Smith, AR. The organization lists 3 taxonomy classifications, with Bone Densitometry Radiologic Technologist recorded as primary.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 1500 DODSON AVE STE 140, Fort Smith, AR 72901. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| RT2641 | AR | Bone Densitometry Radiologic Technologist primary |
| RT2641 | AR | Mammography Radiologic Technologist |
| RT2641 | AR | Vascular Sonography Radiologic… |
This provider holds licence RT2641 issued in AR. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Bone Densitometry covers
A radiologic technologist who specializes in bone densitometry and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in performance of bone density imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2471B0102X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2471B0102X | Bone Densitometry Radiologic Technologist Bone Densitometry | RT2641 | AR | primary |
| 2471M2300X | Mammography Radiologic Technologist Mammography | RT2641 | AR | |
| 2471V0105X | Vascular Sonography Radiologic Technologist Vascular Sonography | RT2641 | AR |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-2 identifies an organization — a clinic, hospital, group practice, laboratory, or supplier. Individual clinicians working there hold their own NPI-1 numbers separately, so a bill may reference both.
| NPI | 1740238823 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization (NPI-2) |
| Enumeration date | May 4, 2006 |
| Last updated | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Status | Active |
| Practice address |
1500 DODSON AVE STE 140 Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 709-1913 Fax (479) 709-1998 |
| Mailing address |
PO BOX 2420 Fort Smith, AR 72902 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
Sum = 67 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.