A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique, 10 digit number required for all healthcare practitioners.  Numbers are assigned and maintained by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)


All LSU residents and fellows are required to have an NPI.

The only thing required to request an NPI is a Social Security Number.  A valid medical license is NOT required to obtain an NPI.

NPIs can be requested at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do

See NPI Request Instructions for additional info.