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.
