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Everything You Need To Know About NPI Numbers

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CMS.gov The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the creation of a standard, unique health identifier for healthcare providers, which the NPI satisfies. The UPIN Registry ended in 2007 in favor of the standardized NPI. Why Are NPI Numbers Necessary?

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Everything You Need To Know About NPI Numbers

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CMS.gov’s Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) mandated the adoption of a standard, unique health identifier for each healthcare provider. The NPI fulfills this provision. Why Are NPI Numbers Necessary? Providers also need an NPI prior to enrolling in Medicare.

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