Extra Credit

NPI and NPPES

Official docs outline

7 sections
  1. NPI overview

    10-digit NPI standard and who must obtain one.

  2. Check digit algorithm

    Luhn algorithm with 80840 prefix.

  3. NPPES enrollment

    Applying for and updating an NPI.

  4. NPI Registry API

    Registry API parameters and response fields.

  5. NPPES data dissemination

    Monthly full and weekly incremental NPI files.

  6. Regulation 45 CFR 162 subpart D

    Requirements for covered entities to use NPIs on transactions.

  7. Entity types

    Type 1 individuals vs Type 2 organizations and subparts.

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