A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a 10-digit numerical identifier for health-care providers. It has a national reach and is specific to the provider. Previously, a provider had a unique identification number for each payer; however, beginning May 23, 2007, a provider has a single identifier that is used by all payers. The number is…
What is an NPI? All healthcare providers are required by HIPAA to have a National Provider Identifier (NPI). Individual healthcare providers, as well as provider associations such as clinics, hospitals, schools, and group practices, are assigned this number, which is specific and provided by the government. Before filing claims or engaging in other HIPAA-compliant transactions,…
What is an NPI Number? The NPI (National Provider Identifier) Number is a 10-digit numerical identifier that is used to classify a single provider or a healthcare organization. Other suppliers, employers, health plans, and payers all have access to an NPI number. The HIPAA required the implementation of a common, specific health identifier for each…
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration requires any physician who administers, prescribes, or dispenses any controlled substance to be licensed. As a resident working within your program, you are covered under the registration of your training hospital or institution. When you’ve finished your preparation, you’ll need to get your own DEA registration. If you want to…
You must perform a DEA search as part of the recruiting process if you are hiring a physician, pharmacist, dentist, or nurse who can administer and prescribe medications. DEA numbers are unique identifiers, and if a doctor practices in multiple states, they can have multiple DEA numbers. What is a DEA Number? A DEA number…
