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Bernard I Sparks III, OD

Optometrist in Memphis, TN · enumerated 2005 · practices at Southern College of Optometry.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1336132497

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Bernard I Sparks III
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address Memphis, TN, 38104
Phone (901) 722-3250
Fax (901) 722-3347
Enumeration date Aug 24, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 641 (TN) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
P00103804 Other TN RAILROAD MEDICARE
35970641 Medicaid TN -
641 Other TN OD
3597066 Medicaid TN -
4176592 Other TN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TENNESSEE

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Bernard Sparks is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-07.