tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 7

PHYSICIAN NOTES: Some Practices Still Aren't Ready for NPI

Despite CMS- frequent remind-ers, many Medicare-participating physician groups have not yet acquired National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers.During a recent Medicare NPI conference, CMS officials noted that 99.87 percent of all Part A claims now have an NPI, but that Part B providers haven't caught up just yet.Starting March 1, -you will not be able to get paid for any Medicare services you provide until you begin using your NPI,- CMS stressed in a recent e-mail message to providers.The other key deadline is May 23. By that date, you must be able to submit Medicare...

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