Advantages of the NPI are that it will be used universally by payers and that it stays with you regardless of job or location changes.
Disadvantages of the NPI are that in the short term:
Are there any advantages or disadvantages in changing to the NPI?
- You may need to have an upgrade to your practice management/billing system to accommodate the NPI.
- The change from many provider numbers to the NPI will require extra work by the staff who must stay in contact with payers to know when each payer will begin accepting or requiring the NPI.
- Billing staff may need to keep a listing of your old provider numbers in order to research past claims history.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
What steps should I take now? Do I need to validate my NPI information?
Will my NPI information be available to others?
What is the National Provider Identifier?
Do I apply for an NPI as an individual or group/organization?
Are there any advantages or disadvantages in changing to the NPI?
What happens with my NPI if my information changes or I quit practicing?
