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What is a National Provider Identifier

What is a National Provider Identifier (NPI Number)

The National Provider Identifier, or NPI, is a unique 10-digit identification number assigned to individual healthcare providers. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is an Administrative Simplification Standard for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For covered health care facilities, the NPI is a distinctive identification number. In the administrative and financial transactions implemented …

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Do Physician NPI numbers expire?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is an Administrative Simplification Standard under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For covered health care facilities, the NPI is a distinctive identification number. In the administrative and financial transactions implemented under HIPAA, covered health care services and all health program and health care clearinghouses must use the …

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Do I need a separate NPI for my business?

What is NPI? The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ten digit number for individual health care providers and provider associations, such as clinics, hospitals, schools, and community practices. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is an Administrative Requirement for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For covered health care facilities, an NPI …

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When should I apply for an NPI number?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is an Administrative Standard for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For covered health care providers, NPI is a unique identification number created to increase electronic health information transmission quality and efficacy.  Before submitting claims or performing other transactions as defined by HIPAA, you will need one. Both …

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How do I change my NPI taxonomy code?

What is the National Provider Identifier? The NPI is a unique 10-digit number assigned to each applicable health care provider or agency. It is intended for use in identifying practitioners while electronically transmitting information, such as in the submission of payment claims and referral authorizations. All “covered entities” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability …

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