National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ambulance Suppliers
All providers/suppliers including Ambulance suppliers need to have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) by May 23, 2007.
What happens if you do not get an NPI?
Medicare and health care payers will not be able to accept your claims. If we cannot accept your claim, we cannot pay your claim.
What is the National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
A single provider identifier used to bill all health care payers in the United States.
When can I apply for my NPI?
Apply today. Be sure to include your existing Medicare Provider Identification Numbers (PIN) on your applications. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) encourages providers to include the PIN to help ease the transition to the NPI.
How do I get my NPI?
You can apply on-line at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/
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, which is the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Website.
When should I begin using the NPI?
Ambulance suppliers can begin submitting the NPI to Medicare today. CMS encourages all providers and suppliers to continue to submit their current Medicare PIN through May 22, 2007.
Where do I find more information on the NPI?
Find the answers to these important NPI questions and more by visiting our Website today.
Find additional information by visiting the CMS NPI Website at
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/National
ProvIdentStand/01_Overview.asp#TopOfPage
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 26-Mar-2008 10:25:36 CDT
