Reminder--Health care providers are required by law to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI). To apply online, visit
https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov, or call 1-800-465-3203 to request a paper application.
Visit
www.cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/hipaa2 for the latest information regarding the NPI, including a transcript from CMS' recent NPI Roundtable conference call.