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NPI Overview

An instructional web tool, called the NPI Viewlet, is now available for viewing at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/npi/npiviewlet.asp and under “HIPAA Latest News” at www.cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/hipaa2 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) website.

This tool provides an overview of the NPI, a walkthrough of the application, as well as live links to the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System’s (NPPES) website where the learner can apply for an NPI. This tool is designed for all health care providers.

In the near future, you will also be able to access the viewlet at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov on the web.

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