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After successfully creating your I&A account, return to NPPES and use your I&A User ID and Password to log in. This is where you can create and maintain NPI data that you are associated with. To learn more about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) click here. To learn more about how to apply for an NPI click here.
Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet. Can be used to exchange health information between health care entities (primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.).
For the most efficient application processing and the fastest receipt of NPIs, use the web-based application process. Simply log onto the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and apply on line (see ‘Apply Now’ link under the Related Links section below).
This application is to be completed by, or on behalf of, a health care provider or a subpart seeking to obtain an NPI. (See 45 CFR 162.408 and 162.410 (a) (1). SECTION 1: BASIC INFORMATION
Jun 29, 2023 · How do I apply for a National Provider Identifier? Applying for your NPI number is free. You can apply online, by mail, or through a designated CMS contractor. The online application is recommended because it is generally quicker and easier to track the status.
As a sole proprietor, you must apply for the NPI using your own SSN, not an Employer Identification Number (EIN) even if you have an EIN. As a sole proprietor, you may get only 1 NPI, just like any other individual.
Legacy numbers may be entered in the Other Provider Identifiers section of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) application. This section of the application is optional and you are not required to obtain legacy numbers for the purpose of applying for an NPI.
NPPES NPI Registry
Apply online to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) using the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). You may also update your information on file by accessing the system.
An NPI is a unique 10-digit identification number used in standard health care transactions. It is issued to health care professionals and covered entities that transmit standard HIPAA electronic transactions (e.g., electronic claims and claim status inquiries).
