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Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD

(Michael B. Sparks, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Psychiatry & Neurology, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1989)

Professional interests include: knee replacement, concussion, knee reconstruction, and more.

1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

(603) 650-5133

Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, psychiatry & neurology, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth Health.

Office Locations

1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

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10 Alice Peck Day Drive
Lebanon, NH 03766

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Some issues Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	156
injections	16
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
reconstructive surgery	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
reconstructive surgery	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	87
injections	12
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
reconstructive surgery	61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	113

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2015 were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	280
fracture surgery	11
injections	22
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	64
reconstructive surgery	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	42
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
doctor visit	378
injections	58
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	73
reconstructive surgery	73
revision surgery	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	219

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	26
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	147
hospital care	15
injections	12
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	75
reconstructive surgery	75

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	28
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159
joint surgery	84
lower extremity surgery	84
reconstructive surgery	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	64
reconstructive surgery	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
reconstructive surgery	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	75
reconstructive surgery	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	78
reconstructive surgery	78

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH were lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	168
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	15
injections	24
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	67
reconstructive surgery	66
revision surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	201
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX in 1989. He completed residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. He is certified by the Board certification: Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Hampshire.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (1989)

Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (1995)

Board Certification: Board certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New Hampshire

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics

Dartmouth Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medacta USA, Inc.	$19,647 GMK Revision $14,628	GMK Sphere $4,295	Moto Uni $297	MySpine $184	AMIStem $124	Other $120
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$4,567 ATTUNE $25	$4,542
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,152 ATTUNE $3,135	Knee $16
Kairos Surgical Inc	$116 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $116
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$73 ATTUNE $73
Other	$47 Episealer Patellofemoral System $34	TIELLE $13

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$19,016
Travel and Lodging	$7,516
Food and Beverage	$953
Education	$116

Research Payments

Dr. Michael B. Sparks, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $72,408.

Biography

Dr. Michael Sparks practices pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has indicated that his clinical interests include concussion, knee replacement, and robotic surgery. He obtained his medical school training at Baylor College of Medicine and performed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Sparks has received the distinction of Top Doctor (named by Castle Connolly, published by New Hampshire Magazine). He is professionally affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).