How to Obtain an NPI
NPI is short for National Provider Identification. An NPI number is required for health care providers who submit claims to insurance companies. All claims after May 23, 2007, have a special space for the NPI number, therefore it is important to know how to obtain one. Applications can be obtained online or through the mail.
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Instructions
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Go the the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) website. This is the website where you can apply for an NPI number. There are some companies that will get the application on the phone and fill it out for you, but only for a price. It's cheaper to do it yourself.
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Make sure you have the correct personal information. For individuals, this includes personal information, practicing location, provider type and state license information, among other things. Organizations will need an Employer Identification Number, the name of the authorized official for the organization and the organization mailing address. A list of needed information is included on the NPPES website.
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Go online and fill out the application. When it's done, click Send. If you wish to obtain a hard copy of the NPI application to fill out yourself, you can do so by going to the NPPES website, where contact information is provided. Once the application is reviewed and processed, an NPI number will be assigned to you.
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