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What if I do see Medicare patients and file only paper claims (qualifying me as a HIPAA non-covered entity)?

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What if I do see Medicare patients and file only paper claims (qualifying me as a HIPAA non-covered entity)?

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This is the one exception to the HIPAA non-covered entity provision for the NPI. The rules require that any provider who files claims with Medicare, INCLUDING PAPER CLAIMS, must use an NPI. That applies whether you are participating or non-participating.

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