New NPI Educational Products Available
The NPI is here. The NPI is now. Are you using it?
New MLN Matters Article Available!
A new Special Edition MLN Matters article is now posted on the CMS website with important information for Medicare providers and suppliers. Some of the topics include:
- Common Enumeration Errors in NPPES
- Dos and Don'ts When Reporting "Other Provider Identification Numbers" in NPPES
- How to Use Your NPI When Billing Medicare Part A (Institutional) Claims to a Fiscal Intermediary (FI) or A/B MAC
- How to Use Your NPI When Billing Medicare Part B (Professional) Claims to Carriers and A/B MACs
- Important Reminders Regarding 835 Remittance Advice Changes Effective July 2, 2007 for DME Suppliers Submitting Claims to DME MACS Only
You can view this article by visiting http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0725.pdf
on the CMS Website.
June 14, 2007 NPI Data Dissemination Roundtable Transcript Available Now
The transcript for the 6/14/2007 NPI Data Dissemination Roundtable can be found at
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand/Downloads/6-14NPITranscript.pdf
on the CMS Website.
Not sure what an NPI is and how you can get it, share it, and use it? As always, more information and education on the NPI can be found at the CMS NPI Webpage located at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand
on the CMS Website. Providers can apply for an NPI online at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov or can call the NPI enumerator to request a paper application at 1-800-465-3203.
Getting an NPI is free - not having one can be costly.
Page Last Updated: Monday, 09-Jun-2008 15:27:01 CDT
