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Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

1020 Riverwood Court Suite 340
Conroe, TX 77304

(936) 539-2663

Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD is a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.

Office Locations

1020 Riverwood Court Suite 340
Conroe, TX 77304

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

tibia and fibula X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

knee X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD performed more tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

leg X-ray

rotator cuff repair

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, leg X-ray, rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement, total knee replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint surgery

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

tibia and fibula X-ray

total hip replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD performed more joint surgery, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, knee replacement, rotator cuff surgery, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, and total hip replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2012 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	404
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	1093
hip imaging	102
injections	404
joint surgery	103
lower extremity surgery	76
minimally invasive procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	366
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	45
spinal procedures	20
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	498

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	310
doctor visit	900
hip imaging	88
injections	310
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	347
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	50
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	457

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	33
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	358
doctor visit	899
hip imaging	87
injections	358
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	360
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	460

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	38
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	422
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1026
hip imaging	88
injections	422
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	371
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	483

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	84
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	541
blood draw	18
doctor visit	1041
injections	541
joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	50
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	331
reconstructive surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	480

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	59
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	543
blood draw	28
doctor visit	940
injections	543
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	60
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	294
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	528

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	48
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	389
doctor visit	897
injections	389
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	273
reconstructive surgery	50
X-rays	489

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	49
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2019 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	410
doctor visit	946
injections	410
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	293
reconstructive surgery	61
X-rays	541

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	512
doctor visit	1113
injections	512
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	320
reconstructive surgery	40
X-rays	504

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	597
doctor visit	1192
injections	615
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	233
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	428

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	339
doctor visit	871
injections	339
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	279
reconstructive surgery	48
X-rays	495

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	33
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Conroe, TX were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	438
blood draw	23
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	992
hip imaging	91
injections	440
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	315
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	43
spinal procedures	19
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	487

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	415
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	164
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Conroe, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-04-21

A great listener! Shows true compassion for his patients.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Skye Orthobiologics LLC	$52,200 $52,200
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,033 Other Recon $1,592	Recon Hips $424	Meniscal Root Repair System $17
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$295 RAYOS $143	PENNSAID $139	Duexis $13
Horizon Pharma plc	$286 Duexis $174	PENNSAID $75	VIMOVO $20	RAYOS $17
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$220 ZORVOLEX $203	VIVLODEX $17
Other	$1,011 AQUAMANTYS $186	STALIF C $139	MOVANTIK $88	Duexis $77	VERASENSE $71	Other $450

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$52,200
Food and Beverage	$2,282
Travel and Lodging	$1,563

Research Payments

Dr. John C. Sparks JR., MD has received 2 research payments totaling $58,400.

Biography

Dr. John Sparks is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Conroe, TX. He has an open panel in Conroe, TX according to CommonSpirit Health. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine.