Reader Question: Figure Out Which CMS-855 Best Applies to Your Organization
Question: At our rural practice, we have one doctor, and she wants to enroll as a Medicare provider. Does she need to fill out a form? What is the easiest way for her to apply?
Montana Subscriber
Answer: There’s a common belief that medical licensure allows providers to immediately bill Medicare for services rendered, but that’s not the case. There’s actually a process that starts with either getting a national provider identifier (NPI) or confirming one through a query via the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
Remember: “Covered health care providers and all...
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