01 Oct What is the purpose of an NPI number?
Read the following article:
· Department of Health and Human Services (2004). HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Standard Unique Health Identifier for Health Care Providers; Final Rule (Links to an external site.). Federal Register. Vol. 69, No. 15.
In your initial post to the discussion forum, answer the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of an NPI number?
2. Why is an NPI number required?
3. Who is eligible for an NPI number?
