Why does NPI matter for doulas?

If the NPI does not match the payer enrollment record, the claim can be delayed or denied.

Glossary

NPI

An NPI is a national provider number used on healthcare claims and payer enrollment records. Some doula Medicaid programs require an individual NPI, a group NPI, or both.

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Why it matters

If the NPI does not match the payer enrollmentProvider enrollmentProvider enrollment is the process of being approved by Medicaid or a Medicaid plan before billing. It can include IDs, attestations, portal setup, and state-specific documents. record, the claim can be delayed or denied.

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