CMS: Providers Now Required to Use NPI on Paperwork

As of June 26, providers and suppliers who submit Medicaid and Medicare claims must provide an identification number on their paperwork, including enrollment applications and payment claims. CMS estimates that the inclusion of this 10-digit number - known as the National Provider Identifier (NPI) - will save Medicare $1.6 billion over the space of 10 years. The NPI is also required for HIPAA transactions.

NPIs are used to verify certification as a means of curbing Medicare and Medicaid abuse and fraud. Most providers already have an NPI.
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