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HIPAA NPI

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is the standard unique health identifier for health care providers under HIPAA. Health care providers are required by law to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

To apply online, visit: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov, or call 1-800-465-3203 to request a paper application.

Compliance Dates

May 23, 2007: Use your NPI with DHS, most other big payers
May 23, 2008: Use your NPI with all health care payers

NPI Contingency/Continuity Plan

NPI Contingency Plan - WEDI [pdf]

Additional Resources

CMS has released three new educational products on the NPI:

Guidance for Organization Health Care Providers Who Apply for NPIs for Their Health Care Provider
Employees Tip Sheet
Tips for Health Care Professionals - Preparing Your Office Staff for NPI
NPI Overview

For information regarding the NPI - including a transcript from CMS' National Provider Identifier Roundtable conference call.
FAQs: NPI - UNYPHIED (Word format)
NPI Medlearn Tutorial [pdf]
Module 5, Medicare Implementation - [pdf] provides the NPI requirements specific to Medicare providers. This module will be updated as new requirements are announced or changes are made.

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