- Go to https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov
- Click on "CREATE or MANAGE AN ACCOUNT"
- Click "Accept" at the Terms and Conditions screen.
- Click "Create Account Now" on the right hand side of the screen.
- Enter all necessary information to create account.
Note: Record your login information and keep it in a safe place. You will need it to change your NPI registration information in the future.
- Go back to NPPES (https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov) and log in with username and password created above
- Click the "Apply for an NPI for myself" button.
Import Information for NPI Application
Is this provider a Sole Proprietor - NO
Business Address – must be an address where you can currently receive mail. It is recommended to use your current local mailing address (it can be changed later).
Phone Number – must be a phone number where you can currently be reached. Note: This number is public information, and can be looked up by anyone. Once you begin working in your program, it is recommended to change this number to your program phone number.
Business Practice Location Address – click the "Same as business Mailing Address" button. Once you begin working in your program, this should be updated to your program's address.
Other Identification Numbers – you do not currently have any other identifiers to enter
Endpoints - you do not have any endpoints to enter
Taxonomy – Type "student" into the search box, then choose "390200000X – STUDENT IN AN ORGANIZED HEALTH CARE EDUCATION/TRAINING PROGRAM" from the drop down menu.
License - Do not add any license information
Contact Person – Click the "Same as Provider" button
After completing the application, in most cases, the NPI is emailed to the email address given within a few minutes.
Federal law now requires that all physicians who prescriptions for Medicare patients be enrolled in the Medicare PECOS system. Enforcement of the requirement has been pushed back to January 1, 2019. However, House Officers who have not yet registered should still register.
Note
While the enforcement for provider enrollment for drug prescriptions has been delayed until 2019, the requirement for prescribing durable home-health equipment is already being enforced. Residents who are not registered will be unable to prescribe durable home-health equipment.
PECOS enrollment status is displayed on the Resident Data Status system. Alternatively, the status can be checked by looking at the Order and Referring Provider List, which is updated nightly by CMS.
Incoming House Officers will complete enrollment during the Incoming House Officer Orientation.
Existing House Officers who are not enrolled, and incoming House Officers who do not attend orientation can find enrollment information at Manual PECOS Enrollment for Residents.
Prescriber Enrollment Home (includes detailed information enforcement delay until 2019)