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SARA ELIZABETH DRAFFEN FNP
NPI 1326872284
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Saint Louis, MO

Active since August 31, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6435 CHIPPEWA ST, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109(314) 353-1870(314) 353-0315 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sara Elizabeth Draffen Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SARA ELIZABETH DRAFFEN FNP (NPI 1326872284) is an individual family provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024035607) and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326872284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameSARA ELIZABETH DRAFFENCredential: FNP
Location Address6435 CHIPPEWA STSaint Louis, MO 63109-2104
Mailing Address4310 Julie CtHigh Ridge, MO 63049-2800 · (314) 680-3574
Phone(314) 353-1870
Fax(314) 353-0315
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1326872284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2024035607
6435 CHIPPEWA ST, Saint Louis, MO 63109
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Sara Elizabeth Shipp Fnp-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara Elizabeth Draffen Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486186293
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241017004186
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Draffen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Clinic East Communities
7.3 mi
Family Medicine
10004 KENNERLY RD STE 395B
Saint Louis, MO 63128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720635329 (314) 849-3500
Mercy Clinic Oncology, LLC
39 mi
Hematology & Oncology
851 E 5TH ST, SUITE 304
Washington, MO 63090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407169915 (636) 432-0055

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
13 services12 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
12 services11 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260020
Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital South

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260077
Location10010 Kennerly RoadSaint Louis, MO 63128 · St. Louis County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63109 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANDREA PHILIP MD
Internal Medicine
6435 CHIPPEWA ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
St. Louis City (314) 366-3000
DR. DEEPTHI BUSAYAVALASA MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
6435 CHIPPEWA ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
St. Louis City (314) 353-1870
GINA HAND-EOLOFF APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
6435 CHIPPEWA ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
St. Louis City (314) 366-3000
DR. SUSAN L LUEDKE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
6435 CHIPPEWA ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
St. Louis City (315) 353-1870

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sara Draffen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Draffen is 1326872284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2024. The provider is also known as Sara Elizabeth Shipp Fnp-C.

Where is Sara Draffen located?

Sara Draffen practices at 6435 Chippewa St, Saint Louis, MO 63109. The listed phone number is (314) 353-1870.

What is Sara Draffen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Sara Draffen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Draffen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sara Draffen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Draffen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mercy Clinic East Communities (Saint Louis, MO) and Mercy Clinic Oncology, LLC (Washington, MO). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sara Draffen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Draffen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Sara Draffen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sara Draffen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Draffen is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis and Mercy Hospital South.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Draffen was last updated on September 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.