What is NPI used for?

The NPI is a 10-digit number that will be used to identify you to your health care partners, including all payers, in all HIPAA standard transactions. The NPI will replace the identifiers you currently use in HIPAA standard transactions that you conduct with Medicare and with other health plans.

How do I get an NPI number?

To obtain your National Provider Identifier, go to http://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/ or call customer service at 800.465. 3203. Questions about the status of an NPI Application may be emailed to [email protected].

WHO issues NPI?

NPIs are issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System NPPES). You may apply for an NPI in one of three ways: • Through an easy web-based application process at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Do NPI numbers expire?

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.

What is a sole proprietor NPI?

A sole proprietor/sole proprietorship is an individual and, as such, is eligible for a single NPI. The sole proprietor must apply for the NPI using his or her own Social Security Number (SSN), not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if he/she has an EIN.

What is the difference between NPI and DEA numbers?

The NPI Number, specifically used for Medicare & Medicaid billing, can also be used to identify and track a much broader set of transactions a provider may perform, while the DEA Number is a requirement specifically for prescribing and administering controlled substances.

Can I have 2 NPI numbers?

Individual Providers can only have one NPI, however, Organization Providers can have multiple NPIs.

Do nurse practitioners have NPI?

A. An NPI is a 10 digit numerical identifier for providers of health care services. Type 1 is at the practitioner level, for example, in a group practice, all of the physicians and mid-level providers, e.g., Nurse Practitioners and Physicians’ Assistants will have their own NPI.