The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a database of questions and answers concerning the National Provider Identifier (NPI). Emdeon reviewed this information and compiled the questions we thought would be most useful to our clients. (To access the answer to a question, hold the Ctrl key while clicking the link with the left button of your mouse.)
You can review the full database of NPI questions and answers by visiting the CMS website at http://www.cms.hhs.gov and following the NPI links.
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CMS FAQ # |
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6594 |
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All Providers |
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CMS FAQ # |
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8204 |
Who is not eligible to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI)? |
2626 |
How can a health care provider apply for and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)? |
2632 |
Will a health care provider continue to use other numbers besides the NPI? |
2623 |
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2621 |
Who is eligible to receive a National Provider Identifier (NPI)? |
7965 |
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6929 |
Under what circumstances will a claim be rejected when using the National Provider Identifier (NPI)? |
6930 |
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8300 |
With whom should I share my National Provider Identifier (NPI)? |
7952 |
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8068 |
If provider Y has both Type 1 and Type 2 NPIs do we need to place Type 1 or Type 2 on the CMS 1500? |
6927 |
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7298 |
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8299 |
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6932 |
What is the transition period for the revised CMS-1500 and the UB-04 forms? |
6926 |
Under the National Provider Identifier (NPI), what are primary and secondary providers? |
Institutional Providers |
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CMS FAQ # |
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7896 |
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Pharmacy |
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CMS FAQ # |
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8199 |
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The questions and linked answers found in this document were acquired directly from the CMS website. Emdeon Business Services did not create nor does it maintain the information in this FAQ.
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