NPPES is a system that assigns and manages unique identifiers for healthcare providers and plans in the US.

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) Application/Update Form (CMS-10114) has been revised to provide additional guidance on how to accurately complete the form.

Feb 10, 2025 · Learn how to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI), a unique, government-issued, identification number for providers.

Apply for for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandated the adoption of …

Applying for an NPI number through the official NPPES portal is a required step for providers billing Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial insurance. Applying for an NPI is free and can be …

Individuals or organizations apply for NPIs through the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). After we supply an NPI, we publish the parts of the NPI record …

When a pharmacy needs to discuss a script you’ve written or one of your patients, they obtain your contact information using your NPI number. Please keep that in mind when providing …

The purpose of collecting this information is to assign a standard unique health identifier, the National Provider Identifier (NPI), to each health care provider for use on standard transactions.

On the Other Identification Numbers page enter any other NPI numbers for Medicare, EMT or another medical profession. Please click Add Identifier and enter all necessary information If …

STEP 1: Applying for your NPI Use the instructions below to complete the electronic NPPES application.