How to Locate NPI

The National Provider Identifier is an ID health care providers use that will be used by all health plans, making it a standard number nationwide. NPIs are 10 digit numbers given to health care providers who submit claims or perform other services as specified by HIPAA. If you need to find a provider's NPI number, a quick search should provide you with the information.

Instructions

NPI Database

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  Visit npidb.org/npi. This site allows you to search by doctor or organization.

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  Enter the first and last name of the doctor you're looking for. Also enter the state the doctor practices in.

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  Choose your sort: "Last, First Name," "First, Last Name" or "State, City." Click "Search."

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  Search by organization. If you don't know the doctor's name, click on "NPI Lookup for Organizations" and enter the organization name and state, and click "Search."

NPI Registry Search

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  Visit nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/NPIRegistrySearch.do?subAction=reset&searchType=ind.

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  Enter the provider's first or last name, and the city or state in which they practice. Click "Search."

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  Click "Back" to search by organization. Click "Organizational Provider."

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  Enter the organization's name or the "Doing Business As" name. Click "Search."