NPI Facts
What is the NPI?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a government-issued,
10-digit identification number for individual healthcare providers
and organizations. The numbers are randomly assigned and
contain no coded information about the individual or organization.
The NPI will never expire, and your individual NPI will remain
the same even if you change jobs or locations.
Why should I get an NPI?
All dentists are eligible to apply for an NPI, and dentists
who submit claims electronically will be required by federal law
to obtain an NPI. However, since health plans will be allowed
to require all dentists to obtain an NPI regardless of whether
the dentist submits claims electronically, we are encouraging
all DenteMax participating dentists to obtain an NPI as soon
as possible. Getting your NPI early will help eliminate issues
with claims administration in the future.
How do I get an NPI?
Applying for an NPI is free and relatively easy. Visit
nppes.cms.hhs.gov
You may receive your NPI via email
in one to five business days, or you may choose to download
a printable application and submit by mail. Processing will take
about 20 business days. Once you have received your NPI,
you must contact our provider relations department at
800.752.1547 or visit our NPI site at www.NPIHelp.com
to update your information with DenteMax.
For additional information
about NPI, how to apply
for your NPI, or how to
provide your NPI
to DenteMax, visit the
following internet sites:
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