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Advocate for Independence, Inc

Q: What is the NPI number for Advocate for Independence, Inc?

The NPI for Advocate for Independence, Inc is 1205432804, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

In Home Supportive Care Agency in Painesville, OH · enumerated 2020 · authorized official Shari Cawthon, Director.

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

National Provider Identifier

1205432804

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Advocate for Independence, Inc

Practice address 334 Brentwood Dr, Painesville, OH, 44077

Phone (440) 669-1244

Enumeration date Dec 8, 2020

Last updated in NPPES Dec 8, 2020

Taxonomy & classification

253Z00000X In Home Supportive Care Agency Agencies Primary

Authorized official

Name Shari Cawthon

Title Director

Phone (440) 669-1244

What is an NPI number?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Advocate for Independence, Inc?

The NPI for Advocate for Independence, Inc is 1205432804, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Who is the authorized official for Advocate for Independence, Inc?

NPPES lists Shari Cawthon (Director) as the authorized official for this organization.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-12-08.