Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Gerald J. Sparks

Family Medicine
41676 Veterans Ave, 
Hammond, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
41676 Veterans Ave, 
Hammond, LA 

Overview

Dr. Gerald Sparks earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his family medicine residency at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He began practicing family medicine in 1994 and joined the staff at Ochsner in 1998. Dr. Sparks is board certified in family medicine and practices at Ochsner Health Center - Hammond.

Dr. Sparks is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Bullae, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Dr. Sparks is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
North Oaks Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Health Center - Tangipahoa (Hammond)
41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
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Ponchatoula, LA 
 (2.8 miles away)
985-386-6198
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gerald J. Sparks

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald J. Sparks?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gerald J. Sparks by calling their office at 225-761-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gerald J. Sparks a top-rated expert for Emphysema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gerald J. Sparks is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gerald J. Sparks specialize in?

While Dr. Gerald J. Sparks is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Bullae, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Gerald J. Sparks accept my insurance?

Dr. Gerald J. Sparks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-761-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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