NPPES Data & New Data Dissemination Training Module Now Available

The NPI Registry and the downloadable file are now available. To view the Registry, visit https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/NPIRegistryHome.do  on the Web. The downloadable file is available at http://nppesdata.cms.hhs.gov/cms _NPI_files.html on the Web. Additionally, the final module in the NPI Training Package is now available. Module 4, Data Dissemination, is now available at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand/Downloads/NPI_Module4_Data_Dissemination.pdf  on the CMS Web site. This module describes the policy by which CMS will make certain NPPES data available, as well as the data CMS is disclosing. As always, more information and education on the NPI can be found through the CMS NPI page www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand  on the CMS website. Providers can apply for an NPI online at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov  or can call the NPI enumerator to request a paper application at 1-800-465-3203.