As a new medical provider, how do I get an NPI number?

Written By April Salsbury

There are two types of NPI numbers, a Facility NPI for medical organizations, and an individual provider NPI. To obtain either type of NPI, visit the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System to create a new account. Here you will create and maintain your NPI data as well as complete your application for an NPI number. The NPI is a “unique identification number for covered health care providers” (CMS.gov, 2024). All health care providers, facilities, insurance companies, and clearinghouses must use NPIs in administrative and financial transactions for HIPAA compliance.

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April Salsbury

April Salsbury, MBA is a strategist, an analyst, an operational guru, a recognized leader and C-suite global healthcare executive with drive and focus for competitive markets. Co-host of The Business Forum Show and regular contributor to various business journals, she possess multi-functional and multi-national competencies with more than 15 years experience in business and healthcare. Her expertise is in invigorating revenue growth and infusing value of lean practices in growing companies through improvements to cash flow and operations management.

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