Healthcare providers acquire their unique 10-digit NPIs to identify themselves in a standard way throughout their industry. Individuals or organizations apply for NPIs through the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
Our NPI Registry Search Tool is specifically designed to assist healthcare professionals, administrators, and patients in locating active NPI records of physicians or healthcare organizations.
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The NPI Number (National Provider Identifier) is the only healthcare provider identifier that can be used for identification purposes in standard transactions by covered entities.
The NPI is a 10-position, intelligence-free numeric identifier (10-digit number). This means that the numbers do not carry other information about healthcare providers, such as the state in which they live or their medical specialty.
Free National NPI Number Registry Search Results If many results are shown, refine your search by selecting a state and atleast two letters of last name.
The NPI Final Rule, issued in Jan 2004, has adopted the NPI number as that standard for healthcare provider identification. The NPI has replaced the UPIN (Unique Provider Identification Number) as the required identifier for all Medicare services, including health insurance claims.