4 Things You Need To Know About National Provider Identifier Numbers (NPI)

A National Provider Identifier number is a ten-digit numeral identifier that recognizes an individual healthcare provider or facility. These NPI digits are shared with different providers, health plans, payers, and employers for billing purposes. HIPAA’s Administration Simplification Regulation required a standard, unique medical identifier for each healthcare provider. His NPI final rule in 2004 made … Read more