MS. SHARON BARBARA DRAKOS R.N., A.P.R.N.
NPI 1215051859
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health in Branford, CT

NPI Status: Active since March 19, 2007

Contact Information

5 S MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT
ZIP 06405
Phone: (203) 488-1577
Fax: (203) 481-1814

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Adult Health

About SHARON DRAKOS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sharon Drakos, a provider established in Branford, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Clinical Nurse Specialist, focusing in adult health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215051859 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 364SA2200X with license number 000446 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1215051859
Provider Name
MS. SHARON BARBARA DRAKOS R.N., A.P.R.N.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5 S MAIN ST BRANFORD, CT 06405
Location Phone
(203) 488-1577
Location Fax
(203) 481-1814
Mailing Address
26 TOTOKET RD BRANFORD, CT 06405
Mailing Phone
(203) 488-2227
Mailing Fax
(203) 481-1814
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-19-2007
Last Update Date
05-17-2012
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A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) like Sharon Drakos is a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) that provides direct patient care in various nursing specialties, including pediatrics or psychiatric-mental health. CNSs collaborate with other nurses and medical professionals to improve patient care quality. CNSs are often positioned in leadership roles where they may provide education and mentorship to other nursing personnel. Additionally, CNSs may also conduct research and advocate for certain healthcare policies.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health

Taxonomy Code
364SA2200X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
000446
License State
CT

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
400000446CT04OTHER (01)CTANTHEM INSURANCE PIN

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1215051859, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 0 → 0 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 0 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1215051859.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215051859, enumerated as an "individual" on March 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 5 S MAIN ST BRANFORD, CT 06405 and the phone number is (203) 488-1577.

Clinical Nurse Specialist with taxonomy code 364SA2200X and a focus in Adult Health.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.