605-d-8. Process and Significance of Obtaining a National Provider Identification

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Process and Significance of Obtaining a National Provider Identification
NPI is an identification number used for covered health workers in the United States. It is part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“What Are NPI Numbers and Why Are They Important? — 1ST ASSISTANT CREDENTIALING SERVICES”, 2020).
Process: One can use the online application process on the web by logging on to the Enumeration System (“How to Apply | CMS,” 2020). Doctors and nurses could also approve for the file interchange organization to submit application data for them.
Significance: NPI numbers are essential for one to receive reimbursement from insurance companies. They are also used in prescription of medications and referring patients to other health care practitioners that participate in health plans (“What Are NPI Numbers and Why Are They Important? — 1ST ASSISTANT CREDENTIALING SERVICES”, 2020).
DEA Number
DEA number is assigned to individual health care providers that allow them to prescribe medication. This number also permits healt...