# NPI Lookup: Free NPPES Provider Search Tool

Search, verify, and validate healthcare provider information using the official NPPES database. No registration needed.

Search by:

- **NPI**  
- **Provider Name**  
- **Organization Name**

The NPI number is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to covered health care providers by the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

### Search Criteria
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### Example NPI Record

- **Provider Name:** Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
- **NPI Number:** 1234567890  
- **Type:** Individual  
- **Status:** Active  
- **Last Updated:** 2024-03-15  
- **Primary Speciality:** Internal Medicine  
- **Practice Address:** 123 Medical Centre Drive, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90001  
- **Telephone number:** -  
- **Taxonomy code:** 123 Medical Centre Drive, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90001  
- **License:** -  
- **State:** -

### How to Use Our NPI Lookup Tool
1. **Choose Your Search Method**  
   - Search by NPI Number  
   - Search by Provider Name  
   - Search by Organization Name  
2. **Enter Search Criteria**  
   - For NPI: Enter the 10-digit NPI number  
   - For Name: Enter the provider's first and/or last name  
   - For Organization: Enter the facility or practice name  
3. **Get Instant Results**  
   - View comprehensive provider information  
   - Verify credentials and specialties  
   - Confirm practice locations

## What Information Can You Find?

- **Practice Locations**

- **Provider Specialities**

- **Taxonomy**

- **Entity Type (Individual/Organization)**

- **Provider Credentials**

- **Contact Information**

## Why Use Our NPI Lookup Tool?

### Instant Results
Find provider information in seconds

### Multiple Search Options
Search by NPI number, provider name, or organization

### Comprehensive Data
Access detailed provider information including specialties, practice locations, and taxonomies

### Always Up to Date
Direct connection to the official NPPES registry

### Free to Use
No registration or subscription is required

### HIPAA Compliant
Secure access to public provider information

## Understanding NPI Numbers

### What is an NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number required for all healthcare providers under HIPAA. This standardized identifier is essential for:
- Medicare/Medicaid Billing
- Provider Credentialing
- Insurance Claims Processing
- Healthcare Administration
- Regulatory Compliance

### Who Needs to Use an NPI Lookup Tool?
- Healthcare Providers
- Medical Billing Specialists
- Insurance Companies
- Healthcare Administrators
- Compliance Officers
- Medical Staff Coordinators
- Practice Managers

## Common Uses for NPI Lookup
- Verify provider credentials for network enrollment
- Validate NPI numbers for insurance claims
- Update provider directories with accurate information
- Process medical claims efficiently
- Maintain regulatory compliance with current provider data
- Cross-reference provider information across multiple databases

## Frequently Asked Questions About NPI Lookup
- What is an NPI number?
- Who needs an NPI?
- How often is the NPI database updated?
- Is NPI information public?
- How do I look up an NPI number?
- What is the difference between NPI Type 1 and NPI Type 2?
- How do I get an NPI number?
- Can an NPI number be deactivated?
- Is an NPI number the same as a DEA number?