Important NPI date approaching

Physicians and office staff – remember that as of May 23rd old legacy numbers will not be accepted on any electronic claims. Claims will only be accepted with a National Provider Identification (NPI) number. That deadline applies to all payers. Physicians are strongly urged to test sending their claims with just their NPI as soon as possible to avert claims processing and cash flow interruptions that could occur after May 23. Physicians also should ensure that all of their information in the NPI database is up to date. Incorrect information in the NPI database can affect a payer’s ability to identify a physician and pay his or her claims.

Physicians can change or update their information by visiting https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do 
or calling (800) 465-3203. In section 3C of the paper form, physicians are encouraged to write their legacy numbers in the optional field labeled “other identifiers.”