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Does the NPI number (National Provider Identification Number) contingency plan eliminate the need for all suppliers (Part B clinicians) to have a NPI by 5-23-07?

April 26, 2017Contingency Eliminate Identification National NPI Plan Provider suppliers

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Does the NPI number (National Provider Identification Number) contingency plan eliminate the need for all suppliers (Part B clinicians) to have a NPI by 5-23-07?

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A. No, the requirement to have a NPI number still has a May 23, 2007 deadline. The contingency, among other things, just allows providers to continue to bill with both the NPI and the legacy (provider number/UPIN) until testing reveals that a sufficient number of claims can be transmitted successfully with the NPI number. Please note that, in addition to all Part B clinicians, all Part A institutions/facilities and Part B Groups must also have the NPI place by May 23, 2007.