Do NPI numbers have to be renewed?

Your NPI will be used by all health plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and all other private and public payers, to identify you as a health care provider. Protect your NPI. Your NPI is yours for life and will never expire or be recycled and assigned to a different health care provider.

How long is your NPI number good for?

10-digit
The 10-digit number is used by all health plans and does not expire or change.

Do I need a second NPI number?

All individual professional providers who either conduct business using HIPAA-standard transactions themselves or have business conducted on their behalf by an employer, are required to obtain a Type 1 National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Why would an NPI number change?

There are some situations, however, in which an NPI may change such as when health care provider organizations determine they may need a new NPI due to, for example, certain changes of ownership, the conditions of a purchase, or a new owner’s subpart strategies.

How often do NPI numbers need to be updated?

Once you have been assigned an NPI, you must furnish updates to its data within 30 days of any changes. You may received notices about the NPI from other health plans with which you do business, but remember, you need apply only once for an NPI.

How often is NPI updated?

daily
Information associated with NPIs is updated daily. If the record being viewed has any changes pending, the pending information will not be presented. The following information is displayed for the selected NPI: NPI: The unique, 10-digit National Provider Identifier (NPI) assigned to the provider.

How often does NPI expire?

The NPI is a random ten-digit number (nine digits plus a check digit to detect keying errors) that never expires. It contains no inherent information about the provider, such as state of residence or license number. NPIs are issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).

What is the difference between type1 and type 2 NPI numbers?

Type 1 or Type 2 — which NPI is right for you? There are two types of NPIs: Type 1, for individual health care providers, such as dentists and hygienists, and Type 2 for incorporated businesses, such as group practices and clinics. Type 1 is for the provider.

How do I update my NPI provider information?

The process is simpler than most would realize. Simply head over to your NPPES account at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ and create an account or login. You can submit an address change request via your account there. This is the most expedient way to make changes so we recommend this method.