
NPI Number Meaning, Uses, and Benefits
Are you a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) operator who bills Medicaid or Medicare? If so, you'll need an NPI or National Provider Identifier number. It's based on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Healthcare providers use the standard identification system for processing HIPAA-covered transactions. It makes verifying and processing transactions more efficient and reliable. Covered individuals and organizations that file insurance claims must use it. This includes physicians, nurses, dentists, insurers, healthcare clearinghouses, and suppliers. Even NEMTs that transport Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries must reference NPI numbers.
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