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NPI - National Provider Identifier

April 29 - NATA strongly encourages all Athletic Trainers to register for their National Provider Identifier number (NPI) “NATA views having an NPI number like having a state license: it’s a professional requirement and adds credibility to both the individual and the profession,” says Cate Brennan Lisak, director of external affairs. “Once ATs get their NPI number, it will be theirs forever -- no matter where they work.  There’s no downside to having an NPI number.”  Applying for an NPI number is quick, easy and free. The NPI is a numeric 10 digit identifier, consisting of 9 numbers plus a check-digit in the 10th position.  It is accommodated in all standard transactions and contains no embedded information about the healthcare provider that it identifies.  When filling out your application use: Provider Code 22 (Respiratory, Rehabilitative & Restorative Service Providers) and Taxonomy Code 2255A2300X (Athletic Trainer)
To Apply go to:
https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/StaticForward.do?forward=static.npistart
To view the CMS Background and Application Process Information for Healthcare Providers Viewlet.  This may take a few minutes to load.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/npi/npiviewlet.asp  For more information on NPPES, go HERE to visit their web site or call toll free at 1-800-465-3  http://www.nata.org/npi/index.htm
Link for frequently asked questions for NPI click here

New Version Medicare Access to Physical Medicine aRehabilitation Services Improvement Act

April 6 - A new version of the Medicare Access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services Improvement Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Ed Towns (NY).  Please go to the Legislative Alert Center to voice your support for the legislation.  Click here for the news release
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