National Provider Identifier (NPI)

When must I report the NPI? -- On March 1, 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began requiring . . .

What steps should I take now? Do I need to validate my NPI information? -- In addition to obtaining an NPI, physicians...

Will my NPI information be available to others? -- CMS will make NPI physician and provider data that are required...

What is the National Provider Identifier? -- The purpose of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) is to uniquely identify a health care provider in standard transactions...

Do I apply for an NPI as an individual or group/organization? -- If you practice as a solo proprietorship...

How do I get my NPI? -- You can apply for your NPI in one of three ways...

What is my taxonomy number? --  Physicians may report primary and secondary taxonomy codes in the NPI application...

Are there any advantages or disadvantages in changing to the NPI? -- Advantages of the NPI are...

What happens with my NPI if my information changes or I quit practicing? -- You must notify the enumerator of any changes within 30 days...

Should I share my NPI with anyone? -- Yes. Like your UPIN number, other physicians and providers to whom you refer will need your NPI number...