What is the National Provider Identifier Number NPI and where can I apply for one?
A. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a letter explaining what this is and how to obtain one. This contains information about when the NPI is to be in use and how. The letter is found in PDF format at the following address: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand/Downloads/NPIdearprovider.pdf Adobe Acrobat Reader will be needed to view the PDF file above. To download Adobe Acrobat Reader please go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html The easy-to-use online application can be found at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do at no charge to you.
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