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2. National Provider Identifier - Wikipedia

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   A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI has replaced the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) as the required identifier for Medicare services, and is used by other payers ...

3. What Documents Do I Need to Apply for Medicare? - Healthline

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   No matter how you apply, you’ll need to provide certain information. Generally, this includes: your Social Security number. your date and place of birth. your citizenship status. the name and ...

4. Physician Payments Sunshine Act - Wikipedia

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   The Sunshine Act requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, biological and medical supplies covered by the three federal health care programs Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to collect and track all financial relationships with physicians and teaching hospitals and to report these data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

5. How Do I Check on My Medicare Application Status? - Healthline

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   If you applied online for Part A or Part B (or for both parts), you can check the status of your application through your Medicare or Social Security account. If you applied online or submitted ...

6. Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment - WebMD

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   Call SSA at (800) 772-1213, visit the website (www.ssa.gov), or apply at your local Social Security office. You have a 7-month enrollment period, beginning 3 months before your 65 th birthday ...

7. Is It Mandatory to Sign Up for Medicare? - Healthline

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   Medicare is a federal benefit that you pay for through taxes during your working years. At age 65, or if you have certain disabilities, you become eligible for health coverage through various ...

8. DEA number - Wikipedia

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   A DEA number (DEA Registration Number) is an identifier assigned to a health care provider (such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist, or veterinarian) by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration allowing them to write prescriptions for controlled substances.

9. Advance Beneficiary Notice: Everything You Need to Know - WebMD

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   Navigating health care has its challenges. For starters, finding the right providers to get the treatment you need can be difficult. Dealing with insurance companies adds another layer of ...