Health Information Compliance Alert
NPI Questions? Look No Further
Published on Fri May 11, 2007
If you have a general question about the contingency plan, check the Frequently Asked Questions section on the CMS NPI Web site, at (click on NPI Question Resources).
Providers may contact the NPI enumerator directly (800-465-3203), but only to check on the following specific concerns, said CMS:
鈥� Status of an NPI application
鈥� Forgotten or lost NPI
鈥� Lost NPI notification letter
鈥� Trouble accessing NPPES
鈥� Forgotten password or use ID
鈥� Request a paper application
鈥� Clarification on information required on a paper application
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