National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI)
NPI is a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Administrative Simplification Standard. It is an intelligence-free, 10-digit numerical identifier. For covered entities and health care workers, the NPI is a distinctive identification number. In the administrative and financial transactions implemented under HIPAA, covered health care services and all health programs and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs.
How to change NPI information?
The process to change NPI information is very easy. Go to NPPES Website.
Sign In or Create an Account
You can either create a login ID or if you already have an NPI login account then simply click the “Sign In” link.
To create an NPI login you simply have to click on the “Create or Manage Account” link. If you want to create an NPI login for an individual health care provider then you must enter the reverse NPI number, first and last name, social security number, and date of birth. If you want to create an account for an organization then you have to enter the NPI number, organization name, and Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Click “View/Modify NPI Data”
After login inside you simply have to click “View/Modify NPI Data.” Now you will get an option to enter your new address and then click “Submit.”
Change NPI Address Information by Mail
The other option to change NPI address information is by Email. By calling the NPI Enumerator at 800-465-3203 you can request them for a form by mail. You can also download the NPI application/update form from the CMS forms page.
Write the NPI Number
On the NPI update form, you should check box 2and write the NPI number in the space provided. Now check the “Change of Information” box.
Enter the New Address
Now go to section 3 of the NPI application and then you should enter your new address details. Give a new residential address in part A only if it is also your mailing address for the company. Give a new residential address in part B only if it is also your place for business practice.
Enter Contact Information
In section 5 you must enter your contact details.
Send the form
When you fill in all your new information details on the Application form, it’s time to recheck all the information and then send it to NPI Enumerator P.O. Box 6059 Fargo, ND 58108-6059.