MS. SHARON ALSTON PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1811202534
Physician Assistant in Duluth, GA
NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2010
Contact Information
1580 BOGGS RD
700
DULUTH, GA
ZIP 30096
Phone: (678) 531-4911
- Individual
- Female
- Physician Assistant
- PECOS Enrolled
About SHARON ALSTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sharon Alston, a primary care provider established in Duluth, Georgia with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811202534 assigned on August 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 002667 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1811202534
- Provider Name
- MS. SHARON ALSTON PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Other Name
- MRS. SHARON THOMAS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1580 BOGGS RD 700 DULUTH, GA 30096
- Location Phone
- (678) 531-4911
- Mailing Address
- 4320 HORDER CT SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
- Mailing Phone
- (770) 978-1338
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-18-2010
- Last Update Date
- 08-18-2010
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Sharon Alston sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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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
Physician Assistant
- Taxonomy Code
- 363A00000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 002667
- License State
- GA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sharon Alston is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 30096 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $88.06
- Minimum New Patient Price $56.84
- Maximum New Patient Price $172.43
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.01
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.21
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.1
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $70.85
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.22
- Maximum Established Patient Price $140.4
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.71
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.55
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.1
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1811202534, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811202534, enumerated as an "individual" on August 18, 2010.
The provider is located at 1580 BOGGS RD 700 DULUTH, GA 30096 and the phone number is (678) 531-4911.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
