45 CFR 162.406 : Public Welfare (Part 1 To Parts 2557-2599) — (Part 1 To Parts 171-199) — Department Of Health And Human Services (Part 1 To Parts 171-199) — Administrative Data Standards And Related Requirements (§ 160.101 To Parts 165-169) — Administrative Requirements (§ 162.100 To § 162.1902) — Standard Unique Health Identifier For Health Care Providers (§ 162.402 To § 162.414) — Standard unique health identifier for health care providers.

4 Aug 2016

(a) Standard. The standard unique health identifier for health care providers is the National Provider Identifier (NPI). The NPI is a 10-position numeric identifier, with a check digit in the 10th position, and no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.

(b) Required and permitted uses for the NPI. (1) The NPI must be used as stated in §§ 162.410, 162.412, and 162.414.

(2) The NPI may be used for any other lawful purpose.

45 CFR 162.406