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Get a NPI Number

Attention all Dietitians - Get a NPI Number NOW!!!
 

(NPI = National Provider Identifier)

Did you know legislative authorities vote for or against nutrition policies refer to the NPI registry to determine how many dietitians would be affected by his/her decisions.  Even if you do not bill for nutrition services, it is vitally important for EACH AND EVERY RD/RDN obtain an NPI number to let the nation know who you (we) are as an individual practitioner and as a collective group!

 

How to apply for an NPI

Individual Providers:

As an Individual Provider, you may only have a single NPI, which will be associated with your unique, individual information. Once you login to NPPES, you will be able to complete your NPI application.

Create a Login through the Identity & Access Management System (I&A). Login to NPPES with your I&A Username and password. Complete the NPI application. Estimated time to complete the NPI application form is 20 minutes.

https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do

Please, please, please, take 20 minutes of your time to get an NPI # to support those RDs taking hours/days of time to  meet with elected officials fighting for our nutrition policies and our future!

http://www.wpc-edi.com/reference/codelists/healthcare/health-care-provider-taxonomy-code-set/

• Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers   [definition] 

  • Dietary Manager - 132700000X [definition] 

  • Dietetic Technician, Registered - 136A00000X [definition] 

  • Dietitian, Registered - 133V00000X [definition] 

    • Nutrition, Metabolic - 133VN1006X [definition] 

    • Nutrition, Pediatric - 133VN1004X [definition] 

    • Nutrition, Renal - 133VN1005X [definition] 

  • Nutritionist - 133N00000X [definition] 
    • Nutrition, Education - 133NN1002X [definition]