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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. Why should I obtain an NPI? How do I obtain an NPI?

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. Why should I obtain an NPI? How do I obtain an NPI?

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.