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10 FAQs About Nurse Practitioners

Board Vitals - Nursing

All healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, who are covered under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI). There is the opportunity to work in an outpatient clinic, perform consults in the hospital, or even perform procedures in surgical areas.