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Concorde Career College

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Discussion Prompt

Describe briefly how and when you will obtain an advanced practice nursing NPI number for Medicare billing as a nurse practitioner through the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), using resources like https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/. 

Additionally, share a brief synopsis of your specific state's licensing/certificate requirements for APRN prescribing, such as a furnishing license, DEA, or prescription authority, and clarify if collaborating physician review is needed to co-prescribe or review APRN prescriptions.  

Lastly, discuss briefly a specific certification or license add-on relevant to your hopeful area of practice, explaining its importance. For example, this could be a DMV/DOT certificate, a buprenorphine waiver, an aesthetic skill, or death certification training. The discussed skill or certification must be within the scope of an NP and outside the scope of an RN. Discuss steps needed to obtain the certification or skill, cost, and any renewal requirements. 


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Student's Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course Number
June 13, 2024

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To obtain an NPI number for Medicare billing, I, as an NP, must apply through the
"National Plan & Provider Enumeration System" (NPPES). First, I need to visit the NPPES
website at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/#/. Create a user ID and password, then log in to the
system. Complete the online NPI application by providing my personal information,
professional credentials, and practice location. I will also need to supply my stat...

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