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All guides → Basics What is an NPI number? The 10-digit ID explained: format, the Luhn check digit, and who needs one. Basics Type 1 vs Type 2 NPIs Individual vs organization numbers, and when a provider needs both. How-to How to find a provider's NPI A step-by-step walkthrough for looking up any provider's number for free. Reference What is a taxonomy code? How provider specialties are encoded, like 207Q00000X. How-to Verify a provider's license & NPI Confirm a record is real, current, and correct before you rely on it. Billing NPIs for medical billers How billing teams use the registry to keep claims clean and paid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization by CMS. It is required on HIPAA-standard transactions such as insurance claims. Read our full guide to NPI numbers.
How do I look up a provider’s NPI?
Enter the provider’s name, organization, or 10-digit NPI number in the search box above. You can also search by name or browse by state and specialty.
Is this the official NPI registry?
No. NPI Portal is a private website built on the public CMS NPPES data file. The official registry is npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. Our data is refreshed from NPPES monthly with weekly incremental updates.
What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 NPI?
Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers (physicians, nurses, therapists). Type 2 NPIs identify organizations (hospitals, group practices, pharmacies). See Type 1 vs Type 2 NPIs.