How to apply for your NPI
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Posted July 11, 2006 |
NPI applicants' data is collected by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, which also distributes NPIs to applicants. Giving the NPPES accurate, complete enumeration data for the practice will help to ensure that if the NPPES were to make provider data available to health plans at a future date, the plans will get accurate, complete data.
Applying for an NPI is free and easy to do, according to the ADA Department of Dental Informatics staff, which estimates the process to take 20-30 minutes. Dentists can visit https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov  to submit an application.
After receiving confirmation of receipt, dentists can expect to receive an NPI via e-mail in one to five business days. Processing of paper applications and NPI receipt from the U.S. Postal Service typically takes about 20 business days.
For help with the process, go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Help.do or e-mail customerservice@npienumerator.com or call 1-800-465-3203.
Note: If the NPPES Web site is down for updates and maintenance, keep trying as it is rarely down for more than two days.
For more information from ADA.org, go to www.ada.org/goto/npi. Questions, comments or concerns may be directed to NPI@ada.org. Those without e-mail or members who would prefer to talk to a staff member may call the ADA directly and ask for Ext. 4608.
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